Wigston is a south Leicester town with two distinct centres - Wigston Magna and South Wigston - and a heritage as a hosiery manufacturing base. The town centre has been improved with the Kilby Bridge development and Bell Street refurbishment, offering affordable commercial property within easy reach of Leicester city centre and the M1/M69 motorway network.
“Leicester suburb with strong local identity. Good transport links. Growing residential.”
— CMB Market Analysis
Wigston town centre improvements; Bell Street refurbishment; Kilby Bridge area; South Wigston railway heritage; Wigston Direction for Growth strategy; former factory site conversions
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Wigston presents development opportunities linked to Wigston town centre improvements. Growing demand from the Manufacturing sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Good appetite for residential and retail.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Wigston and the wider Leicestershire region, from industrial unit purchases to retail unit purchases.
Wigston is a south Leicester town with two distinct centres - Wigston Magna and South Wigston - and a heritage as a hosiery manufacturing base. The commercial property market benefits from strong demand across Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare sectors, creating diverse occupier interest and reducing single-sector risk. With average yields of 5.8% and 13.2% price growth over five years, Wigston offers compelling returns for commercial property investors. Excellent connectivity via A5199 to Leicester city centre (4 miles) supports tenant demand and underpins long-term property values. Ongoing regeneration activity, including Wigston town centre improvements, further enhances the investment outlook and signals sustained public and private sector confidence.
Competition for quality commercial stock in Wigston has increased as investor demand spreads beyond core cities. Understanding local planning policies and Section 106 requirements is essential for development-led strategies.
Wigston's commercial property landscape has been shaped by Wigston town centre improvements. Growth in the Manufacturing sector has driven notable investment activity, with occupier demand supporting new development and refurbishment projects across the area.
The local planning authority for Wigston operates within Leicestershire, with policies that support sustainable commercial development and town centre vitality. The local plan identifies key development sites and employment areas, and the council has demonstrated a pragmatic approach to commercial property applications.
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