Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1AB.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE18 1AB — age 43, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Aylestone Lane, 0.4km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 1AB represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 40.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00131941 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1AB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

14 sales · Mean £ 245,092

Detached

£ 211,000

1 sales · Mean £ 211,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE18 1AB has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Hockenhull Garages0.8 km
  • Cherry Stores0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Orchards News0.8 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Plough0.4 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.8 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.4 km
  • Two Steeples0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • @2810.9 km
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.7 km
  • Insomnia0.8 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.9 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subs0.4 km
  • Blue Breeze0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.5 km
  • Leicester5.0 km
  • Narborough6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Willow Park Drive0.1 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.1 km
  • Holmden Avenue0.3 km
  • Whitehead Crescent0.3 km
  • Whitehead Crescent0.3 km