Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

VICTORIA STREET, LE18 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, LE18 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LE18 1AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 47.3% year-on-year.

home £171,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Street, 0.3km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 1AJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 47.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00131949 (shared with 13 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 1AJ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 143,000

16 sales · Mean £ 151,613

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

Crime around LE18 1AJ is moderate at 54 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.9 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • William Wygston Pub0.2 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.7 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.2 km
  • Two Steeples0.3 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Saabs Grill Ltd0.2 km
  • Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool0.7 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.2 km
  • The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Joseph Morris Butchers0.9 km
  • Rijoke Supermarket0.2 km
  • Jet Service Station0.8 km
  • Morrisons Local0.5 km
  • Select Convenience0.7 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Subs0.2 km
  • Blue Breeze0.9 km
  • The Perfect Pizza Company0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.9 km
  • Leicester5.0 km
  • Narborough6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Street0.1 km
  • Frederick Street0.2 km
  • Cleveland Road0.2 km
  • Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Highfield Crescent0.2 km