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 miles
- Coventry 21 miles
- Nuneaton 17 miles
- Tamworth 24.5 miles
- Rugby 15.7 miles
- Loughborough 13.2 miles
- Kettering 21.2 miles
- Kettering Town 21.2 miles
- Corby 18.8 miles
- West Bridgford 23 miles
- Long Eaton 22.1 miles
- Hinckley 12.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wigston Fields Ward 0.7 miles
- Wigston Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Oadby St. Peter's Ward 0.8 miles
- Wigston Meadowcourt Ward 1 mile
- Oadby Brocks Hill Ward 1.1 miles
- Wigston All Saints Ward 1.1 miles
- Knighton Ward 1.1 miles
- Oadby Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Oadby Grange Ward 1.3 miles
- South Wigston Ward 1.4 miles
- Oadby Uplands Ward 1.5 miles
- Oadby Woodlands Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Wigston St. Wolstan's
LE18 1JL, LE18 1JU, LE18 1DR, LE18 1AR, LE18 1JE, LE18 1PG, LE18 3QP, LE18 1EB, LE18 1DS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.1 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 28.8 miles
- South Wigston Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Leicester Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Wigston St. Wolstan's Ad
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- College Court Hotel 1.4 miles
- voco Leicester 4 2.7 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 0.6 miles
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre 3 3.2 miles
- The Gables Aparthotel by Yoko Property 4 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester City 4 3.4 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 3.3 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 3.8 miles
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 miles
- University of Leicester University 2.3 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 2.6 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.4 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 4.2 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 8 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.8 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.2 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 16.6 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 19.4 miles