Simons Close is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 3UD is located in the Wigston Meadowcourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Simons Close, Wigston, LE18 3UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE18 3TR, LE18 3SW, LE18 3TQ, LE18 3SS, LE18 3SD, LE18 3UJ, LE18 3ST, LE18 3LQ, LE18 3LJ.

Simons Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Simons Close are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oadby And Wigston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE18 3UD

Average Price
£218,805
Semi-Detached
£222,377
Terraced
£210,236
Detached
£243,066
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Simons Close

Average Price
£218,805
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Simons CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
7 Simons Close, Wigston, Leicestershire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£191,0002023-10-06 £191,990
19 Simons Close, Wigston, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£177,0002021-04-15 £202,895
5 Simons Close, Wigston, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£212,5002021-04-12 £243,588
4 Simons Close, Wigston, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£215,0002021-02-23 £251,227
6 Simons Close, Wigston, Leicestershire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£165,0002019-03-29 £208,573

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedWigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road, LE18 2FR 		1,184 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Bideford Close, LE18 2QU 		758 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Little Hill Primary
Launceston Road, LE18 2GZ 		1,273 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
2out of 4The Meadow Community Primary School
Meadow Way, Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ 		1,286 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4All Saints Church of England Primary School
Long Street, LE18 2AH 		1,386 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Glenmere Community Primary School
Estoril Avenue, LE18 3RD 		1,761 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Wigston Academy
Station Road, LE18 2DT 		1,574 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Wigston College
Station Road, LE18 2DS 		1,730 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Gartree High School
Ridge Way, Oadby LE2 5TQ 		2,346 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Beauchamp College
Ridge Way, Oadby LE2 5TP 		2,420 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
2out of 4South Wigston High School
St Thomas Road, LE18 4TA 		2,990 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, LE2 6UA 		3,656 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Station Road, Wigston LE18 2DT 		1,545 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedLeicester High School for Girls
454 London Road, Leicester LE2 2PP 		4,104 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
3out of 4Leicester Partnership School
Carisbrooke Gardens, LE2 3PR 		4,150 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedLeicester Grammar School Trust
London Road, Great Glen LE8 9FL 		4,161 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedFoxfields Academy
Hospital Lane, LE8 4FE 		4,292 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wigston Magna Methodist ChurchCross Street, Wigston988 yd
Cuisine Of IndiaKelmarsh Avenue, Wigston1,028 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
South Leicester Rugby ClubWelford Road, Wigston889 yd
Horse \& TrumpetHorse And Trumpet, Bull Head Street984 yd
The Navigation InnThe Navigation, Welford Road1,026 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Little Hill Fish Bar9 Launceston House, Launceston Road1,058 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Operative SupermarketLaunceston Road, Wigston1,058 yd
Sainsbury's71-95 Moat Street, Wigston1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Leicester Rfc
WELFORD ROAD 		grass pitches483 yd
Horsewell Lane Recreation Ground
HORSEWELL LANE 		grass pitches628 yd
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
BIDEFORD CLOSE 		grass pitches800 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 90.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed55.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed71.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Simons Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 113 crimes were reported near Simons Close . 58% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of LE18 3UD.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 113
Violence And Sexual Offences 53
Criminal Damage And Arson 14
Burglary 11
Vehicle Crime 10
Other Theft 9
Public Order 8
Anti Social Behaviour 3
Drugs 3
Possession Of Weapons 1
Other Crime 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of LE18 3UD.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Little Dale397 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Halter Slade434 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Long Meadow223 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Cottage Road348 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Saxondale Road326 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Wards Closes207 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Gregory Way403 yd
2023-11BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Ashurst Close368 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Stanhope Road460 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Snowdens End397 yd

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee98
Retired69
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed20
Looking after home or family12
Student (economically inactive)8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed4
Other3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles34
Education28
Human health and social work activities21
Construction18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Manufacturing14
Financial and insurance activities14
Transport and storage10
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Information and communication5
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1

People

Gender

Female157
Male154

Partnership Status

Single64
Married: Opposite sex163
Separated4
Divorced18
Widowed8

Health

Very good health172
Good health102
Fair health26
Bad health9
Very bad health2

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications38
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
Apprenticeship17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 53
Degree or Similar 92
Other5

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian10
Other Asian2
White292
Roma1
Other5

Country of Birth

United Kingdom289
European Union9
Rest of Europe2
Africa4
Middle East and Asia7
The Americas and the Caribbean1
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK289
10+ Years15
5-10 Years2
2-5 Years3
Less than 2 years2

Passport Held

United Kingdom269
Italy1
Romania3
Other EU countries3
Other Europe1
North America and the Caribbean1
Oceania1
No passport held32

Religion

No religion97
Christian177
Buddhist2
Hindu6
Sikh7
Other religion3
Not answered19
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