Wigston (LE18) in the East Midlands demonstrates resilience within a maturing residential market. Over the past five years, the district has delivered modest capital appreciation at 1.7% CAGR against rental growth of 6.2% CAGR, indicating stronger income-generation potential than price escalation. Population growth of 1.3% reflects stable demand fundamentals. The district scores 61.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, positioning it in the 96th percentile nationally—a notable performance marker. Designated as latent stage gentrification, Wigston currently lacks the momentum or visible institutional investment associated with accelerating transformation. The rental yield advantage over capital growth suggests investor focus has favoured income strategies in this market segment during the analysis period.
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- 1Property prices up 1.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Wigston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.3 points this month to 62/100, driven mainly by risk.
20 planning applications submitted in LE18 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Demolition of single storey industrial/warehouse structure (Building G) and two storey brick built and metal clad office and adminstration building (Mansfield House)Mar 2026 · Unknown
- Proposed single storey rear extensionJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Proposed single storey rear extension extending by 5.62 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 2.93 metres with an eaves height of 2.93 metresJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Wigston (LE18) common questions
Is Wigston up and coming?
Wigston (LE18) has a trajectory score of 62/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 4% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wigston safe?
Wigston has a safety score of 63/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wigston?
The average property price in Wigston (LE18) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wigston?
The median monthly rent in Wigston (LE18) is £1,015 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wigston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leicester (LE8), Brackley (NN13), Leicester (LE2), Leicester (LE1), Leicester (LE5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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