LE18 is a postcode district in Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands, covering 739 active and 226 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LE18 (18%) is characterised by a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (10%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LE18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LE18 are around £251k, down 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LE18 at 247 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LE18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE18 postcode area.
23,069
44
£ 40,175 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LE18 — age 44, 73% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £251k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Water Leys Primary School
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School
South Wigston High School
Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston Academy
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
The Meadow Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd
- Co-Operative Supermarket
- Iceland
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Big China
- Blue Breeze
- Burger Cafe
- Chicago Foods Leicester Limited
- ChipStop
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- St Thomas Petrol Station And Store
- 7 Days Convenience Store
- B And S News
- Boots UK Ltd
- Card Factory
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Dog And Gun
- 1852
- Chartwell Arms
- Conservative Club
- Horse \& Trumpet
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- @281
- Ameri-cans And Treats
- Atalian Servest Food Co.
- Kebab Nook
- Baxters Bakery Express
- + 35 more
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Area Profile: LE18 · Data under Open Government Licence