Oadby and Wigston
§ This page gives an overview of the Oadby and Wigston local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Oadby and Wigston is a small but densely populated district lying immediately south of Leicester. Oadby is known for its links to the University of Leicester’s botanical gardens and racecourse, while Wigston is a busy town with a long history of framework knitting. The district is largely suburban, with residential areas blending into surrounding farmland. Parks, open spaces, and riverside walks provide green relief, while its proximity to Leicester ensures a lively cultural and economic influence.
The administrative boundary of Oadby and Wigston can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Oadby and Wigston.
Key Facts about Oadby and Wigston
What region are Oadby and Wigston in? Oadby and Wigston are in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Oadby and Wigston in? Oadby and Wigston is located in the county of Leicestershire.
Is Oadby and Wigston a city? No, Oadby and Wigston is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Oadby and Wigston? The local authority for this district is: Oadby & Wigston Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Leicestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Leicestershire County Council.
▶ Official website of Oadby & Wigston Borough Council 🔗 oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Which police force covers Oadby and Wigston? Policing in Oadby and Wigston is provided by Leicestershire Police 🔗 leics.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Blaby ⁞ Charnwood ⁞ Harborough ⁞ Hinckley and Bosworth ⁞ Leicester ⁞ Melton ⁞ North West Leicestershire ⁞ Oadby and Wigston ⁞ Rutland.
Constituencies in Oadby and Wigston
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Oadby Brocks Hill
- Oadby Grange
- Oadby St Peter's
- Oadby Uplands
- Oadby Woodlands
- South Wigston
- Wigston All Saints
- Wigston Fields
- Wigston Meadowcourt
- Wigston St Wolstan's
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston covers 3 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Leicester *
- Oadby *
- Wigston *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Oadby and Wigston.)
Oadby and Wigston compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Oadby and Wigston compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Oadby and Wigston has 10 electoral wards.
Oadby and Wigston has a population of 61,695 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Oadby and Wigston can be found on the ONS statistics for Oadby and Wigston.