Mill Close Wigston
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE18), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200441.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- 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 A; 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 830 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 73 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South Wigston Health Ctr., about 620 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 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 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £140,000 | £120,000 | £160,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2021 | 1 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 1 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 8 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2011 | 6 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2007 | 1 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 1 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 3 LE18 4NB | Semi-detached | £81,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (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 A (65% of about 880 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 1.0 km
- 124A Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, permissioned (200 m)
- 124 Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, permissioned (210 m)
- Alpha House, Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, not permissioned (290 m)
- 41-43 Canal Street, South Wigston, permissioned (310 m)
- 29-31 Canal Street, Wigston, LE18 4PL, not permissioned (420 m)
- 14-18 Dunton Street, South Wigston, permissioned (470 m)
- 52 Blaby Road, South Wigston, permissioned (580 m)
- Arriva Bus Depot, Station Street, South Wigston, permissioned (730 m)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 71 m and 73 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE18 4LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE18 4NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m, 13 within 800 m; nearest Lansdowne Grove South Wigston | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.9 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Countesthorpe Road Car Park | 500 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest South Wigston Health Ctr. | 620 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Fenix Healthcare Pharmacy | 540 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Tigers Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 4.7 km |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 2.1 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest South Wigston, Leicester | 530 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 5,670 m² | 470 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,540 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 620 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 630 m north-west. 3 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 Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m north-west |
| Moat and hut circle at Glen Parva | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km west |
| Saffron Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 180 m south-west |
| Sir John's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km north-west |
| Lattice Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km north-west |
| Her Ladyship's Covert | Wood | 1.7 km north-west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 3.7 km north-east |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 4.1 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m | No published inspection |
| South Wigston High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 660 m | 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 |
| Wigston College | Secondary | 16–18 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Wigston Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | 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 |
| Little Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | 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 | 1.5 km | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rolleston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | 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 |
| Thythorn Field Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & S News LE18 4PN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| South Leicestershire College Day Nursery LE18 4PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Sure Start Childrens Centre LE18 4PL | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Wiggys Chippy LE18 4PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Lola's Cafe LE18 4PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis Supermarket LE18 4LX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Bassett Community Hub And Library LE18 4PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Isabella Court (25); On or near Irlam Street (15); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Clifton Drive (7); On or near Mill Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Canal Street · Lansdowne Grove · Irlam Street · Railway Street · Park Road · Belper Close · Clifton Drive · Garden Street · Hazelwood Road · Countesthorpe Road · Orange Street · Narrow Boat Close
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.