Local authority district in Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.59, -1.1 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 61 99 |
The borough of Oadby and Wigston sits immediately south‑east of Leicester in Leicestershire, forming a compact, largely suburban district. It comprises the towns of Oadby, Wigston Magna and South Wigston, so has a close-knit feel despite being directly adjacent to the city.
Economically it is mainly residential and service‑orientated, with local high streets, schools and small industrial estates and many people commuting into Leicester. Oadby is noted for its green spaces and the racecourse on the town’s edge, while Wigston has historic links to the hosiery and footwear trades and a strong local retail tradition.
The area has a mixed and active community life with neighbourhood groups, festivals and good transport links to the city and motorways, yet easy access to surrounding countryside. The modern borough was formed in the 1970s and blends Victorian and interwar housing with more recent developments, giving it a distinctive suburban character and local identity.