Town comparison
Leicester vs Oadby
Which is better to live in? 3.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Leicester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Oadby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Leicester
£319,567
Oadby
£372,610
Crime Rate
Leicester
100.6
Oadby
54.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Leicester
90.8%
Oadby
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Leicester
484.4
Oadby
481.9
EPC Rating
Leicester
70.3
Oadby
70.4
Median Income
Leicester
£28,975
Oadby
£29,745
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Oadby commands an average of £372,610, compared with £319,567 in Leicester – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Leicester is a flat at £129,535, while in Oadby it is a flat at £133,555.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 3% pricier in Oadby (£133,555 vs £129,535).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leicester prices grew faster — 47% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsOadby has a crime rate of 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Leicester at 100.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Leicester is violent-crime, while in Oadby it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Leicester, where 90.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Oadby. There are 111 schools in Leicester and 8 in Oadby.
Leicester School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 111 schools (89 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oadby School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Leicester | Oadby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 111 | 8 |
| Primary | 89 | 5 |
| Secondary | 22 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 90.8% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.4 Mbps in Leicester and 481.9 Mbps in Oadby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Leicester and 99.2% in Oadby. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Leicester and 95.6% in Oadby.
Leicester is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (484 vs 482 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Oadby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Leicester averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Leicester and £1,204 in Oadby. 59.4% of homes in Leicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Oadby.
Oadby has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,744.5 in Oadby and £28,975 in Leicester. The median age is 42.2 in Leicester and 43 in Oadby. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Leicester versus 68.9% in Oadby. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Leicester and 57.6% in Oadby.
| Indicator | Leicester | Oadby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 406,331 | 24,039 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £28,975 | £29,744.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 31.8% |
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