Shearsby Close Wigston
8 addresses across 1 postcode (LE18), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29200569.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Peace Memorial Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 97 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 Bushloe Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £352,000 | £352,000 | £352,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £338,000 | £338,000 | £338,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2023 | 4 LE18 3WW | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2022 | 7 LE18 3WW | Detached | £352,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 5 LE18 3WW | Detached | £338,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2018 | 8 LE18 3WW | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2011 | 8 LE18 3WW | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2006 | 3 LE18 3WW | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 8 LE18 3WW | Detached | £142,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | 2 LE18 3WW | Semi-detached | £122,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 5 LE18 3WW | Detached | £93,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (32% of about 680 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)
- 26-32 Bull Head Street, Wigston, permissioned (130 m)
- 34 Bell Street, Wigston, permissioned (260 m)
- 107 Moat Street, Wigston, permissioned (330 m)
- 39 Long Street, Wigston, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 8-10 Long Street, Wigston, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- The Old Surgery, No. 48 Bushloe End, Wigston, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 8 addresses are between 91 m and 97 m above sea level (94 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE18 3WW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravensthorpe Road Wigston Magna | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Fairfield Inn Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 31.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bushloe Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | Stoneygate Eye Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Wigston Police Station | 170 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 61 Leicester Road Lloyds Bank | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peace Memorial Park 9,980 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,710 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 580 m (0.4 miles) west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Workshop to Rear of Number 44 | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| 42 and 44, Bushloe End | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Saffron Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Knighton Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Holbrook Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Tythorn Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| The Islands | Island | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 730 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 |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 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 |
| Wigston Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wigston College | Secondary | 16–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Brocks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd LE18 1PA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2018 |
| The Kings Centre LE18 1PA | Other catering premises | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily LE18 1PA | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Leicester South Foodbank LE18 1PA | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Wigston Liberal Club Cafe LE18 1PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Cuisine Of India LE18 3QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Select Convenience LE18 3QW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Horse & Trumpet LE18 1PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The Joy Of Chocolate LE18 1AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Menphys Charity LE18 1AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Wigston Magna Methodist Church LE18 2HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Moat Street Pre School LE18 2HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Pennywise Discount LE18 1AD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Iceland LE18 1AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Sainsbury's LE18 1AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boulter Crescent (39); On or near Paddock Street (29); On or near Supermarket (23); On or near Mowsley End (13); On or near Police Station (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Real Pizza Company Wigston (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LE18 1NR) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LE18 3WW: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Mowsley End · Godwin Avenue · Spa Lane · Cottesbrooke Close · Brington Close · Thornby Gardens · Bull Head Street · Little Hill · Geddington Close · Boulter Crescent · Wye Dean Drive · Clipstone 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.