Shenton Close
Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: At £242,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 14% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 14% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£242,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Shenton Close is located in Oadby and Wigston, near Wigston, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 122 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 49% 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 265m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £242,500, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Shenton Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Function Jigsaw 648m · 8 min walk
- Wigston Sports & Health Clinic 757m · 10 min walk
- Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic 1980m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Brocks Hill 1507m · 19 min walk
- Lucas Marsh 1646m · 21 min walk
- Blaby Road Park 1956m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 527m · 7 min walk
- Little Hill Primary 913m · 11 min walk
- Water Leys Primary School 928m · 12 min walk
- Wigston Menphys Nursery School 980m · 12 min walk
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School 1170m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kendrick Drive — Oadby and Wigston50
- Denmead Avenue — Oadby and Wigston50
- Glen Way — Oadby and Wigston50
- Brocks Hill Drive — Oadby and Wigston50
- The Morwoods — Oadby and Wigston45
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.
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