Lime Delph Road
Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £170,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 46% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Weak across environment (32), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (32), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £170,000, but transport (30) means car needed and environment (32) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 46% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 32/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Lime Delph Road is located in Oadby and Wigston, near Wigston, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 196m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £170,000, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Lime Delph Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Wigston Sports & Health Clinic 1600m · 20 min walk
- Function Jigsaw 1677m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Beer Garden 350m · 4 min walk
- Peace Memorial Park 1665m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Wigston Menphys Nursery School 1481m · 18 min walk
- Little Hill Primary 1570m · 20 min walk
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School 1694m · 21 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 1781m · 22 min walk
- The Meadow Community Primary School 1785m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Pelham Street — Oadby and Wigston46
- Beaumont Street — Oadby and Wigston48
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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