Paddock Close
Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: At £203,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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: 30% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£203,500) and connectivity (transport 10) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Paddock Close is located in Oadby and Wigston, near Oadby, Leicestershire. Crime rates are above average, with 215 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 539m away. The median property price is £203,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 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 | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Paddock Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Oadby & Leicester Gymnastics Club 154m · 2 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic 822m · 10 min walk
- Spire Leicester Hospital 1899m · 24 min walk
- Function Jigsaw 1969m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Iliffe Avenue Park 343m · 4 min walk
- Lucas Marsh 900m · 11 min walk
- Brocks Hill 1056m · 13 min walk
- Uplands Park 1373m · 17 min walk
- Peace Memorial Park 1897m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Langmoor Primary School Oadby 550m · 7 min walk
- Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire 903m · 11 min walk
- Launde Primary School 970m · 12 min walk
- The Meadow Community Primary School 1489m · 19 min walk
- Brocks Hill Primary School 1581m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Davenport Avenue — Oadby and Wigston48
- Chestnut Avenue — Oadby and Wigston48
- Primrose Hill — Oadby and Wigston49
- Shenley Road — Oadby and Wigston45
- Winslow Drive — Oadby and Wigston46
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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