Oadby and Wigston Demographic
Latest official statistics for Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in East Midlands, home to 61,695 residents with a density of 2,622 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40.8 years (0.1 above) the UK average.
Population61,695▲ 1,869 (3.1%)
Area24 km²
Density2,622
Median Age40.8+0.1 on UK avg age
Female31,64551.3%
Male30,05048.7%
Births5380.9%
Deaths6241.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.2%
Religion share in Oadby and Wigston
Ethnic official statistics in Oadby and Wigston
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 63.4% |
Asian | 27.9% |
Mixed | 3.2% |
Black | 2.2% |
Other Group | 3.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Oadby and Wigston
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.6% |
Never Married | 33.2% |
Divorced | 7.7% |
Widowed | 7.5% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Oadby and Wigston
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 75.3% |
Private Rented | 16% |
Social Rented | 7.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Oadby and Wigston
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 83.5% |
Disabled Limited | 10.1% |
Disabled Lot | 6.4% |
| Total | 100% |