Pomeroy Drive Oadby
14 addresses across 1 postcode (LE2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200510.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £755,000 across 2 sales.
- 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 South Wigston, about 3.5 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment Centre, is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 99 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 The Central Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | £755,000 | £260,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £264,000 | £264,000 | £264,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £99,700 | £99,700 | £99,700 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2021 | 5 LE2 5NE | Detached | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Feb 2017 | 5 LE2 5NE | Other | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jul 2007 | 5 LE2 5NE | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2007 | 10 LE2 5NE | Detached | £1,250,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2005 | 13 LE2 5NE | Detached | £264,000 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 7 LE2 5NE | Flat or maisonette | £99,700 |
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 (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 27A - 31A The Parade, Oadby, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Lyn House, 37-41 The Parade, Oadby, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 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, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 97 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 5NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cartwright Drive Oadby | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 30.5 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Central Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oadby Village Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Perfections | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | South Leicester Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 61 Leicester Road Lloyds Bank | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment Centre 28 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,510 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ellis Recreation Ground 1.2 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brabazon Road Allotments 2,830 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Saffron Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Holbrook Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Knighton Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| The Islands | Island | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | 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 | 820 m (0.5 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 |
| Launde Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Glenmere Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| The Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Overdale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Gartree High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Overdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Beauchamp College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Water Leys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Supplies LE2 5NE | Distributors/Transporters | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Falcon Cash And Carry LE2 5NE | Distributors/Transporters | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Warm Touch Stores LTD LE2 5LS | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Eterna Queen LE2 5LG | Distributors/Transporters | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oadby And Leicester Gymnastics Club LE2 5LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2022 |
| R And G Masons LE2 5LT | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Sidhu Store LE2 5HD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Sikh Resource Centre LE2 5LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Tigers Roll Cafe LE2 5LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Langmoor Primary School LE2 5HS | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Langmoor Breakfast Club & Preschool LE2 5HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Langmoor After School Kids Club LE2 5HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Bru Coffee And More (Oadby) LE2 5BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre (Oadby) LTD LE2 5JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club LE2 5JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Selbury Drive (14); On or near Paddock Close (9); On or near Pomeroy Drive (6); On or near Mercia Drive (6); On or near Davenport Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
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 5NE: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kenilworth Drive · Selbury Drive · Davenport Avenue · Brampton Way · Paddock Close · Mandervell Road · Mercia Drive · Kilburn Avenue · Foxhunter Drive · Bruins Walk · Iliffe Avenue · Chestnut Avenue
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.