Canon Close Oadby
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200122.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 8, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Croft Medical Centre, about 260 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £307,500 | £300,000 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £228,000 | £192,000 | £250,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £162,950 | £162,950 | £162,950 |
| 2005 | 2 | £151,250 | £140,000 | £162,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2024 | 7 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 10 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 6 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2022 | 12 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £276,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2021 | 5 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2014 | 15 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2014 | 22 LE2 5RF | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2014 | 24 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £228,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2013 | 14 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 8 Oct 2007 | 16 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 15 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £162,950 | |
| 28 Nov 2005 | 15 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 19 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 17 LE2 5RF | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 22 May 2003 | 20 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 15 LE2 5RF | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (5); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (1).
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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 27A - 31A The Parade, Oadby, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Lyn House, 37-41 The Parade, Oadby, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 16 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 5RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| LE2 5RH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 99 m and 105 m above sea level (102 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 5RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 5RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oadby Owl | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Croft Medical Centre | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Somerby Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road (Dental Surgery) | 150 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 61 Leicester Road Lloyds Bank | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,510 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Brabazon Road Allotments 2,830 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Half Moon Spinney | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Glen Gorse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| The Islands | Island | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 24 |
2 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oadby and Wigston: see them on the Oadby and Wigston page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Gartree High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodland Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Fish Bar LE2 5UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza LE2 5UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| The Oadby Owl LE2 4PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Sainsbury's LE2 4PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Sports Lounge Oadby LTD LE2 5DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ginger Bread Cottage LE2 5DH | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Taks House LE2 5DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Busy Bees Leicester Oadby LE2 5DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Select Convenience LE2 5DH | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Costa Fish And Chips LTD LE2 5DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mezze Mangal LE2 5SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Oriental Chef LE2 5SF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (8); On or near Wickham Road (6); On or near Waldron Drive (6); On or near Fairstone Hill (4); On or near Fludes Court (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 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
London Road · Turner Rise · Berridge Drive · Fludes Court · Wickham Road · Greenbank Drive · London Road · Kendrick Drive · Waldron Drive · Somerby Drive · Highcroft Avenue · Ann's Way
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.