Covert Close Oadby
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200167.
12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £645,000 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, F: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Oadby and Wigston costs £2,407 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 4.9 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 700 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 120 to 121 m above sea level. 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Severn Surgery, about 420 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km. About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £352,500 | £335,000 | £370,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £454,000 | £454,000 | £454,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £302,000 | £302,000 | £302,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £250,000 | £230,000 | £270,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | 11 LE2 4HB | Detached | £645,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 14 LE2 4HB | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2013 | 10 LE2 4HB | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | 14 LE2 4HB | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | 6 LE2 4HB | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2009 | 1 LE2 4HB | Semi-detached | £382,500 | |
| 28 Jun 2007 | 9 LE2 4HB | Detached | £454,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 7 LE2 4HB | Detached | £302,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2003 | 16 LE2 4HB | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2003 | 6 LE2 4HB | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2002 | 11 LE2 4HB | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 15 May 1998 | 13 LE2 4HB | Detached | £152,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (32% of about 1,130 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 4HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE2 4HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 120 m and 121 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 4HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 4HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 34 within 800 m; nearest Covert Close Oadby | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 5.7 km |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 3.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 30.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Severn Surgery | 420 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Severn Pharmacy | 440 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 680 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 2.6 km |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 2.8 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 700 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,310 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | Brabazon Road Allotments 2,830 m² | 1.3 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 930 m south-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* | 930 m south-west |
| Moated grange at Stoughton | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km north-east |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km north-east |
| Moated site with fishponds at Evington | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Galtree Spinney | Wood | 740 m north-west |
| Brook Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km north-east |
| Half Moon Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km south-east |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 1.5 km south-west |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 4.3 km south |
| The Islands | Island | 4.4 km south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 610 m | No published inspection |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m | 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 |
| Woodland Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 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 | 1.5 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 |
| Beauchamp College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gartree High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | 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 |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Pharmacy LE2 4FY | Retailers - other | 430 m | Exempt | |
| Manor High School LE2 4FU | School/college/university | 470 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Swans Nest Childrens Club LE2 4FU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Brookside Primary School LE2 4FU | School/college/university | 470 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited LE2 4NW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wyndham Close (6); On or near Silverton Road (6); On or near Covert Close (2); On or near Launde Road (1); On or near Half Moon Crescent (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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
Quiney Way · Half Moon Crescent · Leys Close · Belleville Drive · Wyndham Close · Launde Road · Silverton Road · Copse Close · Mosse Way · Bollington Road · Forest Rise · Hall Drive
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.