Living in LE18, Oadby and Wigston
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE18 in Oadby and Wigston. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Oadby and Wigston: £259,734, down 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LE18
41 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £245,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,526,600. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 SOUTH AVENUE, LE18 2ES | semi-detached | £306,300 | 2026-04-20 |
| 8 - 10 LONG STREET, LE18 2BP | flat-maisonette | £1,526,600 | 2026-03-03 |
| 8 SALTASH CLOSE, LE18 2GX | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 25 POCHINS CLOSE, LE18 2FW | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 66 BLUNTS LANE, LE18 2HA | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-02-16 |
| 140 STATION ROAD, LE18 2DL | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-01-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
47 schools within 3 miles , of which 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Little Hill Primary | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Wigston Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| The Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
28 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Land of Learning Primary School, Leicester High School for Girls, Leicester Islamic Academy, Leicester Preparatory School, St Crispin's School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near LE18, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Leicester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
189 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Oadby and Wigston's figures.
Common questions about LE18
What is the average house price in LE18?
The average sold price in Oadby and Wigston is £259,734 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LE18?
Prices in Oadby and Wigston are down 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE18?
The median of 41 recorded sales around central LE18 in the last 2 years is £245,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,526,600 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE18?
47 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE18, and 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE18?
189 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE18 at risk of flooding?
Central LE18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LE18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 79% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £245,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 189 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE18 safe?
189 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LE18 or LE2, LE18 or LE8, LE18 or LE87.
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