Postcode LE2 5QJ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oadby South & West is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Brocks Hill.
Oadby South & West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Oadby South & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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 of residents in Oadby South & West is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 5QJ.
Oadby South & West near LE2 5QJ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brocks Hill | Large | Walking directions to Brocks Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Iliffe Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Iliffe Avenue Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Oadby St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £224,345 |
10 year median price trend in Oadby St Peter's
In the LE2 5QJ postcode area, located within Oadby South & West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 5QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Select Convenience | 62 London Road, Oadby, LE2 5DH | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 36 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4LA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 29 The Parade, Oadby, LE2 5BB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Oadby Convenience Store | 34 The Parade, Oadby, LE2 5BF | Walking directions to Oadby Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Natco Select | 77 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby, LE2 5UH | Walking directions to Natco Select |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.