Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

LE18 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 1AQ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in LE18 1AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE18 1AQ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1AQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00131942 (shared with 10 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 1AQ. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around LE18 1AQ is moderate at 58 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour48
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.7 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Hockenhull Garages0.8 km
  • Cherry Stores1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Orchards News1.0 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Plough0.5 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.7 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.2 km
  • Two Steeples0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • @2810.9 km
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.7 km
  • Insomnia0.8 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.7 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Subs0.3 km
  • Blue Breeze0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.7 km
  • Leicester5.0 km
  • Narborough6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.2 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.2 km
  • Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Frederick Street0.2 km