Elwin Avenue
Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (50) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Elwin Avenue is located in Oadby and Wigston, near Wigston, Leicestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (25 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 414m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £230,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 338m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Elwin Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Oadby & Leicester Gymnastics Club 714m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Function Jigsaw 1119m · 14 min walk
- Wigston Sports & Health Clinic 1249m · 16 min walk
- Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic 1343m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Iliffe Avenue Park 910m · 11 min walk
- Brocks Hill 1000m · 12 min walk
- Peace Memorial Park 1057m · 13 min walk
- Lucas Marsh 1068m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire 339m · 4 min walk
- The Meadow Community Primary School 843m · 10 min walk
- Langmoor Primary School Oadby 869m · 11 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 957m · 12 min walk
- Little Hill Primary 1457m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Maidwell Close — Oadby and Wigston57
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- Thorpe Drive — Oadby and Wigston60
- Sandown Road — Oadby and Wigston57
- Grangeway Road — Oadby and Wigston60
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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