Wensleydale Road
Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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 — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (7/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) 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
Wensleydale Road is located in Oadby and Wigston, near Wigston, Leicestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (17 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 197m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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
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 Wensleydale Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Function Jigsaw 1189m · 15 min walk
- Wigston Sports & Health Clinic 1219m · 15 min walk
- Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic 1905m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Peace Memorial Park 1103m · 14 min walk
- Brocks Hill 1179m · 15 min walk
- Lucas Marsh 1444m · 18 min walk
- Beer Garden 1596m · 20 min walk
- Iliffe Avenue Park 1881m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- The Meadow Community Primary School 720m · 9 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 1170m · 15 min walk
- Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire 1284m · 16 min walk
- Brocks Hill Primary School 1356m · 17 min walk
- Langmoor Primary School Oadby 1658m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Torrington Close — Oadby and Wigston53
- Sherborne Avenue — Oadby and Wigston53
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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