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Area guide · Oadby and Wigston

Living in Wigston

A snapshot of life in Wigston, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Wigston is a town in Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands with a population of 34,728. The average house price is £269,929 and the overall crime rate is 54.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wigston ranks

Population

34,728

Avg House Price

£269,929

Crime Rate

54.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

462 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,339.5

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wigston's detached homes (£351,735) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£124,630).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wigston prices have risen 45% over the last 9 years (£186,758 → £269,929).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£351,735£340,00086
Semi-Detached£259,082£255,000221
Terraced£194,687£194,00087
Flat£124,630£124,00015

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wigston is 54.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Wigston: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools12
Primary9
Secondary3
% Top two bands81.8%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Fairfield Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Glenmere Community Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Little Hill PrimaryPrimaryGood
Parkland Primary School South WigstonPrimaryGood
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, LeicestershirePrimaryGood
South Wigston High SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
The Meadow Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Thythorn Field Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Water Leys Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Wigston AcademySecondaryGood
Wigston CollegeSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Wigston averages 462 Mbps — 362% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wigston homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.6
% Rated C or Above56.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,208

Demographics & Economy

Population34,728
Median Age44.7
Median Household Income£30,339.5
Employment Rate58.2%
Owner Occupied76.6%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wigston?
The average house price in Wigston is £269,929 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Wigston?
The most affordable entry point in Wigston is a flat, with an average price of £124,630.
Is Wigston a safe place to live?
Wigston has a recorded crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Wigston?
Wigston has 12 schools in total, with 81.8% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Wigston?
Average broadband download speeds in Wigston are around 462 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.2% of premises.
How big is Wigston?
Wigston is a settlement in Oadby and Wigston with a population of approximately 34,728.

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