Postcode LE2 5HQ is located in an urban city, within the Oadby St Peter's ward of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Oadby South & West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oadby South & West is £52,392 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Iliffe Avenue Park.
Oadby South & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Oadby South & West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oadby South & West is £52,392 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 5HQ.
Oadby South & West near LE2 5HQ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iliffe Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Iliffe Avenue Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 in Oadby St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £127,550 |
| Terraced | 13 | £202,500 |
10 year median price trend in Oadby St Peter's
In the LE2 5HQ postcode area, located within Oadby South & West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 5HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oadby Convenience Store | 34 The Parade, Oadby, LE2 5BF | Walking directions to Oadby Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 29 The Parade, Oadby, LE2 5BB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Harborough Road, Oadby and Wigston, LE2 4DS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 36 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4LA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AH | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Oadby and Wigston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 5HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Keith Ridley
Oadby St Peter's - Elected 4 May 2023
Jasvir Kaur Chohan
Oadby St Peter's - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil O'Brien
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.