South Wigston Leicestershire Map

About South Wigston

South Wigston, a suburban expanse, unfolds with a quiet dignity. It lies 6.2 km south of Leicester (from Leicester: bearing 179°T, OS grid SP 589 981), and is situated east of Blaby village. The landscape here, largely shaped by post-war development, possesses a certain order, its residential streets often bordered by the unassuming green of well-tended gardens, a testament to the enduring English inclination for home and hearth. The air, especially on a clear evening, can carry the distant hum of the city, a counterpoint to the closer rustle of leaves in the parks. Though devoid of grand historic monuments, South Wigston’s character is built upon the everyday, the steady pulse of a community that has grown and evolved. The light here, when it catches the rooftops after a rain, can lend a surprising softness to the brickwork, hinting at a calm resilience.

About This South Wigston Map Page

Explore South Wigston, Leicestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.577873, -1.131875. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.