Palmerston Way Oadby
1 address across 1 postcode (LE2), about 390 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 29200796.
- 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 B; 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 Leicester, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, University of Leicester Botanic Garden, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Central Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 B (35% of about 740 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)
- Former Oadby Swimming Pool Site, Leicester Road, Oadby, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the verge (standard works)
- 29 September 2026 to 3 October 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 87 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 4AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Road Oadby | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 29.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Central Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Perfections | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Leicester - London Road | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest University of Leicester Botanic Garden 6.7 ha | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Knighton Park 34 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ellis Recreation Ground 1.2 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brabazon Road Allotments 2,830 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Knoll with attached Stables, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m north-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Knoll with attached Stables | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north-east |
| Moated site with fishponds at Evington | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Victoria Park, Leicester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Saffron Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Spinney | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Knighton Spinney | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Ashclose Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Overdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Overdale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Race Course LE2 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Kube LE2 4AL | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Cakesaway LE2 4AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Shell UK Ltd LE2 3JW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Shanklin Day Nursery LE2 3JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Nursery Rhymes Knighton LE2 3RR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Leicester Golf Centre LE2 4AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Hollywell Court Residential Home LE2 2PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Lexington @ Leicester High School LE2 2PP | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Oadby Tennis And Social Club LE2 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Holbrook News LE2 3LP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LE2 4AB: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ring Road · Shanklin Drive · Grosvenor Crescent · Link Road · Glebe Close · Leicester Road · Grenfell Walk · Knighton Church Road · Ring Road · Glebe Road
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.