Harrison Close Wigston
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE18), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200302.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £60,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 A; Band D in Oadby and Wigston costs £2,407 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 82% to 83% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 81 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 South Wigston Health Ctr., about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £55,500 | £50,000 | £61,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2025 | 28 - 29 LE18 4ZL | Other | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jul 2023 | 27 LE18 4ZL | Other | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jul 2018 | PLUMB CENTER, 60 LE18 4ZL | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 May 2011 | A E THOMPSON & SON LE18 4ZL | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2006 | 23 LE18 4ZL | Semi-detached | £61,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2006 | 24 LE18 4ZL | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2003 | 26 LE18 4ZL | Terraced | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (55% of about 850 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)
- Land adjacent to 26-28 Station Road, Wigston, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 29-31 Canal Street, Wigston, LE18 4PL, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Bennett Way, South Wigston, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Arriva Bus Depot, Station Street, South Wigston, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 41-43 Canal Street, South Wigston, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 52 Blaby Road, South Wigston, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 14-18 Dunton Street, South Wigston, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 124A Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, permissioned (830 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE18 4ZL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE18 4ZH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 76 m and 81 m above sea level (78 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE18 4ZH | 92% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| LE18 4ZL | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Taylor's Bridge Road South Wigston | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Countesthorpe Road Car Park | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South Wigston Health Ctr. | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Pharmacy-South Wigston | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,670 m² | 210 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,540 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| 42 and 44, Bushloe End | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Workshop to Rear of Number 44 | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Saffron Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Moat and hut circle at Glen Parva | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Sir John's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Diamond Jubilee Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| The Islands | Island | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston College | Secondary | 16–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wigston Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Wigston High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fairfield Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thythorn Field Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Water Leys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Rolleston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Supermarket LE18 4LX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2018 |
| SLM Foods \& Beverage LE18 2DP | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| 1852 Brewery Company LE18 2DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Birkett House School LE18 2DS | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tansley Avenue (16); On or near Towpath Link (8); On or near Harrison Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Magna Road · Genesis Park · Taylor's Bridge Road · Towpath Link · Barge Close · Double Rail Close · Baldwin Avenue · Tansley Avenue · Cutting Close · Devonshire Avenue · Darley Avenue · Ervins Lock
All the streets in LE18 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.