Oadby and Wigston: population and statistics
Oadby and Wigston has a population of 61,533 (2025) across 23.5 km², or 2,615 people per km². It ranks 351 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 61,533 residents
- 23.5 km²
- 2,615 people/km²
Oadby and Wigston in numbers
Population of Oadby and Wigston over time
Oadby and Wigston had 56,216 residents in 2015 and 61,533 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 57,869 |
| 2021 | 57,788 |
| 2022 | 58,479 |
| 2023 | 59,627 |
| 2024 | 61,293 |
| 2025 | 61,533 |
All indicators for Oadby and Wigston
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Oadby and Wigston | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 173 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.0% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 87 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oadby and Wigston | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 24,730 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 19.7% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 276 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.9% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 283 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 22,616 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 314 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.6% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 281 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 75.9% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.0% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 7.9% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £251,253 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 202 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 341 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oadby and Wigston | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 85.6% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oadby and Wigston | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,470 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 350 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 235 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,205 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 349 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £40,617 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 127 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Oadby and Wigston | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.1% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 158 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 206 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oadby and Wigston | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.8% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 183 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Oadby and Wigston ranks 33 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 85.6% in Oadby and Wigston, compared with an average of 76.4% in East Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,296 football pitches.
- 9.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Leicester, 5.3 km away.
Business sectors: Oadby and Wigston
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.8
- Construction11.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Real estate5.7% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.5% ×1.3
Where is Oadby and Wigston?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oadby and Wigston?
Oadby and Wigston has 61,533 residents (2025), ranking 351 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Oadby and Wigston?
Oadby and Wigston covers 23.5 km², with a density of 2,615 people per km².
Is the population of Oadby and Wigston growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oadby and Wigston went from 56,216 to 61,533, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Oadby and Wigston?
Oadby and Wigston is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.592, longitude −1.095.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Oadby and Wigston?
In Oadby and Wigston, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 85.6% (2021), ranking 2 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Oadby and Wigston?
In Oadby and Wigston, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 24,730 dwellings (2026), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Which local authorities border Oadby and Wigston?
The nearest to Oadby and Wigston are Leicester (5.3 km), Blaby (7.7 km), Harborough (8.3 km), Charnwood (16 km), Hinckley and Bosworth (18 km).