LE18 — WIGSTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE18 is £276,978, which is 20% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Property values in LE18 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LE18 have fallen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£376,726	287
Semi-detached	£255,967	716
Terraced	£204,630	316
Flat	£125,445	59
All types	£276,978	1436

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 57.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE18 has a crime rate well 30% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

9.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LE18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE18 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Water Leys Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
South Wigston High School	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Fairfield Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wigston Academy	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

108,165

Population

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

38.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE18 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE18 is collected by Blaby. The Band D rate is £2,184/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LE18 — WIGSTON

Area Summary

LE18 (WIGSTON) offers property prices near the national average (£276,978), low crime (30% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LUTTERWORTH

£443K

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£354K

▲ 14.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE18?

The average house price in LE18 (WIGSTON) is £276,978, based on 1436 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.3% over the past year.

Is LE18 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE18 is significantly below the national average (57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE18?

There are 15 schools in or near LE18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE18?

Council tax in LE18 is collected by Blaby. The Band D rate is £2,184 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE18?

The average broadband download speed in LE18 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in LE18 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 8% are social housing. The total population is approximately 108,165.