Area Info for Oadby and Wigston, Unparished Area (Leicestershire)

Overview of Oadby and Wigston, Unparished Area (Leicestershire, UK)

Oadby and Wigston is a local government district in Leicestershire, England. It is classified as an unparished area, meaning it does not have a town or parish council governing the area directly. The district encompasses the towns of Oadby and Wigston, along with surrounding suburbs and neighbourhoods.

Geography and Location

The district is situated in the East Midlands region of England, approximately 5 miles south of Leicester city centre. It covers a relatively small area but is densely populated, serving as a suburban extension of Leicester.

Population and Demographics

Oadby and Wigston has a diverse population, with a mix of residential communities, commercial areas, and green spaces. The population is estimated to be over 50,000 residents, with a variety of age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Governance

As an unparished area, local governance is provided by the Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. The council is responsible for local services such as planning, waste collection, and community development.

Economy and Infrastructure

The economy of the district is primarily based on retail, services, and small businesses. The area benefits from good transport links, including proximity to major roads and public transport services connecting it to Leicester and other parts of Leicestershire.

Education and Amenities

The district hosts several primary and secondary schools, along with recreational facilities, parks, and shopping centres. Notable amenities include Oadby Shopping Centre and various sports clubs and community centres.

History and Cultural Significance

Oadby and Wigston have historical roots dating back to medieval times, with local landmarks and historic buildings reflecting its heritage. The area has developed significantly over the 20th century as a residential suburb of Leicester.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Water Leys Primary School0.22 miles
Guilford Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG
Overdale Infant School0.35 miles
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA
Overdale Junior School0.35 miles
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School0.74 miles
Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire0.82 miles
Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL
Sir Jonathan North Community College0.84 miles
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
The Lancaster School0.84 miles
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
All Saints Church of England Primary School0.86 miles
Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH
Leicester Partnership School0.86 miles
Carisbrooke Gardens, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3PR
Fairfield Community Primary School0.87 miles
Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School0.98 miles
Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy1.00 miles
Newstead Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TA
Glenmere Community Primary School1.02 miles
Estoril Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3RD
Marriott Primary School1.02 miles
Broughton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NE
Little Hill Primary1.05 miles
Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ
The Meadow Community Primary School1.05 miles
Meadow Way, Wigston Magna, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QZ
Health
Clinic
The Practice Asquith0.34 miles
693 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FQ
Bushloe End Surgery0.94 miles
48 Bushloe End, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2BA
Saffron Group Practice1.18 miles
509 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UL
Toller Road Residential Service1.29 miles
13 Toller Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3HP
Rosemead Drive Surgery1.32 miles
103 Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP
Springfield Road Health Centre (Branch Practice Of Wigston Central Surgery)1.42 miles
Springfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3BB
Victoria Park Health Centre1.55 miles
203 Victoria Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1XD
Complex Mental Health - Locked Facility1.56 miles
Sturdee Community Hospital, 58 - 62 Runcorn Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9FS
Aylestone Road Surgery1.76 miles
Aylestone Surgery, 705-707 Aylestone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TG
The Croft Medical Practice1.91 miles
2 Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4PE
Ar-Razi Medical Centre1.94 miles
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5PQ
Ar Razi Medical Centre1.94 miles
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5PQ
Walnut Street Surgery2.18 miles
110 Walnut Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LE
Healthcare Service (48)2.27 miles
116 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7AJ
Llr NHS Partner Alliance2.31 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
The Practice - Sayeed Medical Centre2.35 miles
352-354 East Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5AY
GP
The Practice Asquith0.34 miles
693 Welford Road, Leicester, Leics, LE2 6FQ
Dr Desor, Ravat & Shaffu0.95 miles
Wigston Central Surgery, Two Steeples Medical Centre, 10 Abington Close,, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2EW
Dr A R Dayah & Partners0.95 miles
Two Steeples Medical Centre, Long Street Surgery, 10 Abington Close, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2EW
Dr T Tobin & Partners0.99 miles
Two Steeples Medical Centre, Abington Close, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2EW
Dr S Mansingh and Dr V Mehra1.02 miles
282 Queens Road, Leicester, Leics, Leicester, LE2 3FU
Dr N Thomas & Partners1.13 miles
612 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leics, LE2 6TD
Dr J Lenten1.16 miles
220 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3FT
Saffron Group Practice1.18 miles
509 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leics, LE2 6UL
Dr B Chauhan & Partners1.25 miles
296 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, Leics, LE2 3AG
Dr Sharp and partners1.30 miles
80 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leics, LE18 4SE
Oadby & Wigston Walk-In Medical Centre1.31 miles
18 The Parade, Oadby, Leics, England - Uk, LE2 5BJ
Dr Chohan and Partners1.32 miles
103 Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leics, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP
Dr MJ Davies & Partners1.35 miles
Brooksby Drive, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5AA
Dr Bailey & Partners1.39 miles
Pasley Road, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, LE2 9BU
Pasley Road Health Centre1.41 miles
Dr G Singh, Pasley Road Health Centre, Pasley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9BU
Dr T Khong & Partners1.41 miles
Pasley Road, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9BU
Hospital
Spire Leicester Hospital1.78 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Leicester Royal Infirmary2.31 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Leicester General Hospital2.64 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital3.71 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Glenfield Hospital4.78 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Frith Hospital4.90 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Feilding Palmer Hospital10.20 miles
Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DZ
St Lukes Hospital10.80 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital10.98 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Hinckley & District Hosp11.38 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Market Harborough Hospital11.40 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
Loughborough Hospital13.05 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Coalville Community Hospital13.17 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
St Mary's Hospital15.32 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital15.32 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Pembleton Unit16.02 miles
The Manor Site, Manor Court Avenue, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5HX
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.32 miles
90 Shakerdale Road, West Knighton, Leicester, LE2 6HS
Brookvale Pharmacy Ltd0.50 miles
15 Meadvale Road, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3WN
Wigston Pharmacy0.76 miles
36 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR
Boots0.88 miles
27 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1AD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.95 miles
Two Steeples Medical Centre, Abington Close, Wigston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE18 2EW
Healthcare Pharmacy Ltd1.11 miles
340 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 6EH
Howitts Chemist1.17 miles
Howitts Pharmacy, 465 - 467 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UG
Saffron Lane Pharmacy1.18 miles
579 Saffron Lane, Leicester,, LE2 6UN
Interpharm (Leics) Chemists1.18 miles
521 Saffron Lane, Leicester,, LE2 6UL
Asda Pharmacy1.25 miles
Within Asda Store, Leicester Road, Oadby, LE2 4AH
Clarendon Healthcare1.30 miles
59 Morris Road, Leicester,, LE2 6BR
Boots1.31 miles
35 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BB
Lloydspharmacy1.31 miles
9 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.34 miles
26-28 The Exchange, Sturdee Road, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, LE2 9BA
Monsell Pharmacy1.34 miles
The Portakabin, The Exchange, Sturdee Road, Leicester, LE2 9BA
Spiers Chemist1.34 miles
272 Welford Road, Leicester,, LE2 6BD
Leisure
Park
KNIGHTON SPINNEY0.46 miles
SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)0.78 miles
BROCKS HILL1.21 miles
LUCAS MARSH1.31 miles
WELFORD ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)1.82 miles
VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)1.84 miles
AYLESTONE MEADOWS1.98 miles
NEW WALK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)2.22 miles
GLEN HILLS2.42 miles
HUMBERSTONE PARK3.14 miles
CHURCH FIELD, BRAUNSTONE3.24 miles
ABBEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.52 miles
OCEAN ROAD OPEN SPACE3.63 miles
THE ORCHARDS4.20 miles
BELGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)4.34 miles
GOSS MEADOWS4.54 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Wgstn Lecstr Rd Local0.19 miles
Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1JX
Tesco Leicester (Express)0.29 miles
80 Aberdale Rd, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 6GB
Co-op Leicester0.31 miles
Aberdale Road, LE2 6GE
R & R Mahagan Convenience Store0.56 miles
106 Aylestone Lane, Wigston Leicester LE18 1BA
Gill News & Off-Licence0.73 miles
105 Southfields Drive, Leicester LE2 6QT
Londis, Leicester0.79 miles
171 Knighton Church Road, Leicester, LE2 3JP
Sainsbury's Wigston0.84 miles
22 Bell Street, Wigston, LE18 1AD
SPAR Wigston0.85 miles
Spar Store, 47-49 Queens Drive, Leicestershire, LE18 2DG
Iceland Wigston0.88 miles
10/14 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1AD
Farmfoods Wigston0.88 miles
Unit 5, 34/36 Bell Street, LE18 1AD
Londis Brobot Petroleum Ltd0.90 miles
182 Oadby Road, Wigston, LE18 3PW
ALDI Bullhead Street0.94 miles
Wigston, LE18 1PA
SPAR Rontec Wigston1.00 miles
Spar Store, 56 Bull Head Street, LE18 1PA
Sainsbury's Gloucester Cres Local1.08 miles
Unit 8 Shire Court, Gloucester Crescent, Wigston, LE18 4XJ
Sainsbury's Wigston Moat Str Local1.09 miles
71 - 79 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2GE
Heron Foods Saffron Lane1.17 miles
14/16 Hallaton Street, Saffron Lane, LE2 6UG
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport18.28 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport21.93 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 127.82 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 227.88 miles
Birmingham International Airport27.92 miles
London Oxford Airport53.45 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport61.58 miles
Bus Stop
Highgate Drive (NW)0.04 miles
Highgate Drive (SE)0.05 miles
Palmerston Way (S)0.20 miles
Sainsbury's (NW)0.20 miles
Sainsbury's (SE)0.23 miles
Aberdale Road (SW)0.24 miles
Aberdale Road (NE)0.25 miles
Palmerston Way (NW)0.28 miles
Ramsbury Road (S)0.30 miles
Hylion Road (S)0.31 miles
Hylion Road (N)0.31 miles
Ramsbury Road (N)0.32 miles
Hylion Road (E)0.33 miles
Croft Drive (S)0.35 miles
Croft Drive (NE)0.37 miles
Lynholme Road (N)0.37 miles
Railway Station
South Wigston Rail Station1.32 miles
Leicester Rail Station2.43 miles
Narborough Rail Station4.14 miles
Syston Rail Station6.85 miles
Sileby Rail Station9.31 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station10.61 miles
Hinckley Rail Station11.64 miles
Market Harborough Rail Station11.81 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station13.04 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station14.83 miles
Nuneaton Rail Station15.48 miles
Rugby Rail Station16.11 miles
Bermuda Park Rail Station16.43 miles
Oakham Rail Station16.76 miles
Bedworth Rail Station16.93 miles
Atherstone Rail Station18.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Property Sales
1A, HILLCREST ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6HG		£330,000
2025-09-18
semidetached
freehold
6, HARROW PLACE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3AP		£280,000
2025-09-12
terraced
freehold
116, NORTHDENE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6JG		£240,000
2025-09-01
semidetached
freehold
24, PENDLEBURY DRIVE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GY		£230,000
2025-08-26
terraced
freehold
43, CASTLETON ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FQ		£209,000
2025-08-18
semidetached
freehold
98, MEADVALE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3WL		£400,000
2025-08-15
semidetached
freehold
39, ALFRETON ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FB		£385,000
2025-08-05
detached
freehold
47, OVERDALE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3YJ		£327,500
2025-07-31
semidetached
freehold
34, WESTFIELD AVENUE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1HY		£290,000
2025-07-31
semidetached
freehold
26, ASHBOURNE ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FD		£255,000
2025-07-29
semidetached
freehold
40, LYNHOLME ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GR		£375,000
2025-07-24
semidetached
freehold
17, CHADDERTON CLOSE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GZ		£270,000
2025-07-18
detached
freehold
36, CAIRNSFORD ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GF		£462,000
2025-07-17
detached
freehold
37, BALMORAL CLOSE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3PZ		£210,000
2025-07-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
280, KNIGHTON LANE EAST

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6FR		£254,365
2025-07-11
semidetached
freehold
6, ASHBOURNE ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FD		£260,000
2025-06-27
semidetached
freehold
48, CARISBROOKE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3PB		£582,500
2025-06-24
detached
freehold
12, CALVERTON AVENUE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1DJ		£215,000
2025-06-16
semidetached
freehold
49, BRIXHAM DRIVE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1BJ		£340,000
2025-06-04
detached
freehold
23, KENWOOD ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3PL		£425,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
72, GUILFORD DRIVE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1HF		£210,000
2025-05-14
terraced
freehold
54, CARLTON DRIVE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1DF		£401,000
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
12, SOUTH KINGSMEAD ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3YL		£360,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
35, CHELLASTON ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FR		£275,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
70, BALDWIN ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6HA		£326,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
301, LEICESTER ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1JW		£370,000
2025-03-24
detached
freehold
20, BRAILSFORD ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1BG		£278,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
82, ROEHAMPTON DRIVE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1HU		£295,000
2025-03-03
semidetached
freehold
129, NORTHDENE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6JJ		£325,000
2025-02-03
semidetached
freehold
3, SOUTH KINGSMEAD ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3YN		£320,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
34, NORTHFOLD ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3YG		£300,000
2025-01-27
semidetached
freehold
11, ROEHAMPTON DRIVE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1HT		£255,000
2024-12-20
semidetached
freehold
31, ARRETON CLOSE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3PP		£390,000
2024-11-22
detached
freehold
42, REPTON ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1GB		£177,000
2024-11-21
semidetached
freehold
14, HEATHER ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6DD		£255,000
2024-11-18
semidetached
freehold
15, KINGSTON AVENUE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1HL		£215,000
2025-06-17
semidetached
freehold
35, BALMORAL CLOSE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3PZ		£212,500
2025-06-17
flatmaisonette
leasehold
22, FERNDALE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GN		£283,000
2025-06-12
semidetached
freehold
226, ASQUITH BOULEVARD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6FB		£300,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
11, FERNDALE ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GN		£333,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
39, CASTLETON ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FQ		£330,000
2025-05-29
semidetached
freehold
129, PENDLEBURY DRIVE

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GT		£200,000
2025-05-29
semidetached
freehold
19, NORTHFOLD ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 3YG		£372,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
137, WEST AVENUE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 2FE		£220,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
14, FAIRHOLME ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6GL		£330,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
131, WEST AVENUE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 2FE		£245,000
2025-05-07
terraced
freehold
284, KNIGHTON LANE EAST

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6FR		£188,000
2025-05-06
semidetached
freehold
2, DURHAM DRIVE

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 4XN		£270,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
45, ASHBOURNE ROAD

WIGSTON
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE18 1FE		£272,500
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
302, KNIGHTON LANE EAST

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE2 6FS		£260,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
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