Area Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

LE18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE18 postcode area.

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Population

23,069

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,175 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £251,760 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2340
Public order543
Anti-social behaviour516
Criminal damage and arson495
Shoplifting458

school Local Schools

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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good72 pupils
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South Wigston High School

Inadequate844 pupils
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd
  • Co-Operative Supermarket
  • Iceland
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Big China
  • Blue Breeze
  • Burger Cafe
  • Chicago Foods Leicester Limited
  • ChipStop
  • + 25 more
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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
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Dog And Gun
  • 1852
  • Chartwell Arms
  • Conservative Club
  • Horse \& Trumpet
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • @281
  • Ameri-cans And Treats
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.
  • Kebab Nook
  • Baxters Bakery Express
  • + 35 more