Fenton Close Oadby
11 addresses across 1 postcode (LE2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200235.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment Centre, is about 920 m (0.6 miles) 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 113 to 115 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rosemead Drive Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £262,500 | £260,000 | £265,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £217,000 | £187,000 | £222,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £150,000 | £130,000 | £170,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2020 | 8 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2017 | 6 LE2 5WU | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 2 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2007 | 9 LE2 5WU | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 7 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2007 | 1 LE2 5WU | Detached | £217,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 8 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2005 | 7 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 10 LE2 5WU | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2003 | 3 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 4 LE2 5WU | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 8 LE2 5WU | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 9 LE2 5WU | Detached | £67,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 1 LE2 5WU | Detached | £73,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); 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 (47% of about 490 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 113 m and 115 m above sea level (114 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 5WU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brocks Hill School Oadby | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.9 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosemead Drive Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Somerby Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Briarmead Dental | 150 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 61 Leicester Road Lloyds Bank | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment Centre 28 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,440 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,510 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Half Moon Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Glen Gorse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| The Islands | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gartree High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 410 m (0.3 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 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| 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 |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Woodland Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers Sett Pre & After School Club LE2 5WP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2019 |
| The Hunnycomb Day Nursery LE2 5WP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Brock Hill LE2 5WP | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Caterplus LE2 5WQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Gartree High School LE2 5TQ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Brockshill Woodlands Residential Home LE2 5UF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Beauchamp College LE2 5TP | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fenton Close (17); On or near Ashton Close (6); On or near Barnet Close (3); On or near Broxfield Close (2); On or near Oxted Rise (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- LE2 5WU: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Briar Meads · Tilton Drive · Riston Close · Marston Close · Sutton Close · Broxfield Close · Ashton Close · Oxted Rise · Howdon Road · Barnet Close · Belper Close · Frensham Close
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.