Wigston Road is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5QD is located in the Oadby St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5QG, LE2 5QF, LE2 5HF, LE2 5HL, LE2 5HN, LE2 5QL, LE2 5QB, LE2 5HS, LE2 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 5QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE2 5QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 30% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 52.4% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 46.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 16% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.3% | 58.7% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 72.9% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 73.1% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 15.9% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 24.8% | 6.5% | 18.3% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wigston Road was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wigston Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 4th lowest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -95.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90A Wigston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-04-23 | £255,391 |
| 88 Wigston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-02-21 | £280,846 |
| 90A Wigston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2015-11-02 | £258,867 |
| 80 Wigston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-11-20 | £280,551 |
| 80 Wigston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-03-23 | £315,869 |
LE2 5QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 2out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | - not rated | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 244 yd | |
| Tigers Rolls | 38B Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 384 yd | |
| Cheikhos | 9 Leicester Road, Oadby | 390 yd | |
| Oadby Baptist Church | Leicester Road, Oadby | 393 yd | |
| Bru Oadby | 20 The Parade, Oadby | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Tigers | Oval Park, Wigston Road | 76 yd | |
| Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club | Old Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road | 282 yd | |
| Sikh Resource Centre | 48 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 384 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 402 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 The Parade, Oadby | 510 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 90 The Parade, Oadby | 510 yd | |
| Pizza Mondo | 4 The Parade, Oadby | 510 yd | |
| TJs Oadby | 71 The Parade, Oadby | 564 yd | |
| Oadby Garden | 85 The Parade, Oadby | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 564 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Glenmere Community Primary School ESTORIL AVENUE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.