Is Wigston a good place to live?
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In Wigston (LE18 1), recorded crime is 27% above the national average, homes sell for around £282,235 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 27% above average
- B Floodlow risk
- How we grade →
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£282,235
Population
15,772
Recorded crime
340.0
Schools
1
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Wigston LE18 1
Wigston LE18 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,934 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in LE18 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE18 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 44/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 6,366
Owned 74% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE18 1.
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Wigston LE18 1: frequently asked questions
Is Wigston LE18 1 a good place to live?
In Wigston (LE18 1), recorded crime is 27% above the national average, homes sell for around £282,235 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wigston LE18 1?
Recorded crime in Wigston LE18 1 runs at 340.0 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wigston LE18 1 safe?
Crime in Wigston LE18 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wigston LE18 1 runs at 340.0 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wigston LE18 1?
Homes in Wigston LE18 1 sell for around £282,235 on average, based on 125 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wigston LE18 1 at risk of flooding?
Wigston LE18 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,934 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Wigston LE18 1?
There is 1 school in Wigston LE18 1 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wigston LE18 1 a deprived area?
Wigston LE18 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).