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. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
Oadby and Wigston Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Oadby and Wigston local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Oadby and Wigston can also 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
Oadby and Wigston is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Oadby and Wigston
Below is a list of post towns in Oadby and Wigston, grouped by postcode area:
LE ▸ Wigston (LE18)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
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.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Oadby and Wigston Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
East Midlands Railway ▸ South Wigston (LE18 4XU)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
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)
Population and Migration Trends in Oadby and Wigston
This chart shows the population trend for Oadby and Wigston from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Oadby and Wigston can be found on the ONS statistics for Oadby and Wigston.