Wigston St. Wolstan's
Ward in Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.592, -1.101 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 61 99 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Wigston St. Wolstan's is a ward in the borough of Oadby and Wigston, in Leicestershire, England, occupying part of the town of Wigston just to the south‑east of Leicester. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and later suburban housing, and a handful of local shops and services that cater to everyday needs.
Historically the area developed as Leicester expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, and today its character is shaped by neighbourhood schools, community facilities and local parks. Good road and public transport links mean many residents commute into Leicester, while grassroots clubs and small businesses help give the ward a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Wigston St. Wolstan's
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Coventry 21 miles33.8 km
- Nuneaton 17 miles27.3 km
- Tamworth 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Rugby 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Loughborough 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Kettering 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Kettering Town 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Corby 18.8 miles30.3 km
- West Bridgford 23 miles37.1 km
- Long Eaton 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Hinckley 12.2 miles19.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Wigston Fields Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Wigston Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Oadby St. Peter's Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Wigston Meadowcourt Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Oadby Brocks Hill Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wigston All Saints Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Knighton Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Oadby Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Oadby Grange Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- South Wigston Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Oadby Uplands Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Oadby Woodlands Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
Example postcodes in Wigston St. Wolstan's
LE18 1DA, LE18 1LW, LE18 1LY, LE18 1NY, LE18 1AR, LE18 3QN, LE18 1NH, LE18 3RD, LE18 1AN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Leicester Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Wigston St. Wolstan's Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Voco Leicester 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Winstanley House 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Wigston St. Wolstan's
- Glenmere Community Primary School Primary
- Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 0.5 miles0.7 km
- University of Leicester University 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Belgrave Library Library 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 19.4 miles31.2 km