Postcode LE18 4WP is located in an urban city, within the South Wigston ward of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the South Wigston area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Wigston is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Exchange Park.
South Wigston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
South Wigston has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Wigston is £36,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 4WP.
South Wigston near LE18 4WP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Exchange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Exchange Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in South Wigston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £482,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £181,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Wigston
In the LE18 4WP postcode area, located within South Wigston, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 4WP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Gloucester Crescent, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 4XJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1-3 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4UP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rye Close, Leicester, LE2 9DB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.