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LE18

WIGSTON

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE18 is the postcode district for WIGSTON, located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £276,978
1yr change ▼ 6.3%
Crime 30% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£276,978

▼ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

57.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

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.

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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

£264K £268K £273K £278K £282K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

108,165

Population

62

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.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LE18 WIGSTON

What is the average house price in LE18 WIGSTON?
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 WIGSTON 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 is the population of LE18 WIGSTON?
The population of LE18 (WIGSTON) is approximately 108,165 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE18 WIGSTON?
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.

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