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Inventory and check-in reports in Oadby and Wigston

Oadby and Wigston is a small, largely suburban borough on the south-east edge of Leicester. Oadby is mostly owner-occupied semis and detached houses, with students living near the University of Leicester's halls. Wigston and especially South Wigston have older Victorian and Edwardian terraces, where most private renting is found and where the selective licensing scheme applies. Private renting grew sharply between 2011 and 2021.

Average rent£1,026£1,026 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 4.8% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£263,000£263,000 (UK HPI, May 2026, provisional), roughly unchanged on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months471Average price paid £299,371 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately16.0%16.0% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 9.9% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,406.85£2,406.85 Band D (2026/27), including the county, police and fire precepts Source
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Homes sold in Oadby and Wigston in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Semi-detached226£265,033
Detached149£399,690
Terraced71£203,098
Flat or maisonette17£203,271
Other8£459,620

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.

What to check at a Oadby and Wigston check-in

  • Terraces in South Wigston's licensing area: note the licence number and photograph smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, which are licence conditions.
  • Victorian terraces in Wigston and South Wigston: photograph damp at the base of walls, back yards and rear alleys.
  • Student lets near the Oadby student village: photograph each bedroom lock and the shared kitchen and bathroom separately.
  • Inter-war and post-war semis in Oadby and Wigston Fields: record garages, driveways, gardens and fences.
  • Bungalows let to older tenants: note grab rails, ramps and other adaptations and their condition.

Do it yourself in Oadby and Wigston

  • No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
  • £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
  • The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
  • Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.

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Neighbourhoods

Areas of Oadby and Wigston

OadbyWigstonSouth WigstonWigston FieldsWigston MagnaKilby Bridge and Newton Lane

Letting in Oadby and Wigston

Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.

Renting in Oadby and Wigston

Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.

Free property report

EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Oadby and Wigston postcode.
Questions

Inventories in Oadby and Wigston: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Oadby and Wigston?

Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.

What is the average rent in Oadby and Wigston?

£1,026 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 4.8% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Oadby and Wigston postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Oadby and Wigston?

Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers privately rented houses in part of Wigston and South Wigston, a further scheme approved on 6 February 2025, running for five years from 10 November 2025; the council's page shows which streets are included. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing: only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies. There are no Article 4 directions for HMOs in the borough. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Oadby and Wigston?

Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.

Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?

Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.

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