Ash Tree Close Oadby
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200016.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £296,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Oadby and Wigston costs £2,407 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment Centre, is about 920 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 114 to 118 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Croft Medical Centre, about 490 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £296,500 | £278,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2021 | 2 LE2 5TA | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2021 | 9 LE2 5TA | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 8 LE2 5TA | Detached | £224,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Nov 2019 | 11 LE2 5TA | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2017 | 5 LE2 5TA | Detached | £227,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Oadby and Wigston in 2026-27: Band D £2,407 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,605 | £1,872 | £2,139 | £2,407 | £2,942 | £3,477 | £4,011 | £4,814 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (52% of about 500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 5TA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE2 5TD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 114 m and 118 m above sea level (116 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 5TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 5TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 30 within 800 m; nearest Turner Rise Oadby | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.3 km |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Croft Medical Centre | 490 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Somerby Pharmacy | 920 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Briarmead Dental | 460 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 3.1 km |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 2.1 km |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 61 Leicester Road Lloyds Bank | 2.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment Centre 28 ha | 920 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 410 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,510 m² | 400 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 1.2 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m north-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 650 m west |
| Half Moon Spinney | Wood | 1.0 km east |
| Glen Gorse | Wood | 1.5 km east |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 3.1 km south |
| The Islands | Island | 3.3 km south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 300 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Beauchamp College | Secondary | 11–19 | 340 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodland Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockshill Woodlands Residential Home LE2 5UF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Caterplus LE2 5WQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Oadby Fish Bar LE2 5UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza LE2 5UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Beauchamp College LE2 5TP | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Badgers Sett Pre & After School Club LE2 5WP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2019 |
| The Hunnycomb Day Nursery LE2 5WP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Brock Hill LE2 5WP | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Mezze Mangal LE2 5SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Oriental Chef LE2 5SF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Gartree High School LE2 5TQ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| The Oadby Owl LE2 4PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Sainsbury's LE2 4PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ash Tree Road (21); On or near Ridge Way (8); On or near Wickham Road (6); On or near Briar Close (2); On or near Coombe Place (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ash Tree Road · Vandyke Road · Fairstone Hill · Coombe Place · Margaret Anne Road · Briar Close · Ridge Way · Wickham Road · Pine Tree Close · Briar Walk · Pine Tree Gardens · Highcroft Avenue
All the streets in LE2 and across Oadby and Wigston.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.