Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Oadby and Wigston: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LE18 3WB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Meadow Community Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OADBY & WIGSTON PCN ENHANCED ACCESS — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37.6 ha total
- largest park 27.8 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.77 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
- 21 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Aldi, Sainsburys, Iceland…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Spar - Harvest Energy Wigston — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LE18 3WB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LE18.
Average sold price by property type across the LE18 district, 2021–2026.
About LE18 3WB
LE18 3WB scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE18 3WB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,886 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is The Meadow Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OADBY & WIGSTON PCN ENHANCED ACCESS, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
