Wigston North
Oadby and Wigston 008 · 5 sub-areas · 8,915 residents
Oadby and Wigston 008 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood in Oadby and Wigston, home to around 8,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £886 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews older and more established than many parts of the East Midlands.
Wigston North is a settled residential pocket of Oadby and Wigston. The bigger gravitational centre is Birmingham, around 77 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wigston North?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,020 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Wigston North in Oadby and Wigston
Living in Wigston North
This corner of Oadby and Wigston feels firmly suburban and residential. The vast majority of homes are owner-occupied — around 85% — which gives the streets a stable, settled character you don't find in areas with a lot of rental churn. It's quiet, family-oriented, and not the place for someone wanting an urban buzz, but that's precisely the point for many people who move here.
On cost, it's competitive. A median monthly rent of £1,020 puts it well below what you'd pay in most of the East Midlands' larger cities, and far below anything London comparable. A 2-bed runs roughly £886 a month. The trade-off is that the rent-to-take-home ratio is still demanding at around 54%, reflecting the fact that local workplace salaries — around £23,000 a year — are lower than what many residents actually earn, because a large share commute out for better-paid work.
The population is older on balance. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the under-35 share is relatively modest. That said, around one in five households has children, so it's not purely a retirement enclave — families with school-age children are a significant presence too. The ethnic diversity index of 48 places it among the more mixed suburban areas in the East Midlands, reflecting Oadby and Wigston's broader demographic character.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is a little over 2 km away, though most residents drive. Public transport use is minimal here, with nearly 58% of residents commuting by car. Birmingham is reachable in about 75 minutes by public transport. For day-to-day needs, greenspace is close — the typical resident is within 300 metres of open green space, and over half the area falls within walkable distance of parks. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Oadby and Wigston 008 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, well-established suburban neighbourhood with low crime, good greenspace access, and strong owner-occupation. It suits people who want stability and space over urban energy. The trade-off is limited public transport and a need to drive for most daily trips.
- What is the rent in Oadby and Wigston 008?
- Expect to pay around £730 a month for a one-bedroom, £886 for a two-bedroom, and £1,116 for a three-bedroom. The overall median is about £1,020. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Oadby and Wigston 008 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 59 per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area's low deprivation score reinforces that picture of a settled, low-crime suburb.
- What's the commute from Oadby and Wigston 008 to Birmingham?
- Around 75 minutes by public transport. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — only about 3% commute by transit. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.1 km away.
- Who lives in Oadby and Wigston 008?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners. Around 22% of residents are 65 or over, 85% own their homes, and families with children make up about one in five households. It's not a young-renter neighbourhood — private renting accounts for just 12% of tenures.
- What schools are near Oadby and Wigston 008?
- There are 98 schools within a 2 km radius, with around 43% rated Good or Outstanding within typical catchment distance. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.8 km away — a short drive or manageable cycle for most families.
- How does Oadby and Wigston 008 compare to other East Midlands suburbs?
- It's cheaper to rent than most Leicester suburbs and has a lower crime rate than the East Midlands average. The main differentiator is its unusually high owner-occupation rate and older age profile, giving it a more settled character than mixed-tenure suburban areas nearby.