LE18 1AR is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1AR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00131942 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE18 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 1AR.
323
54
£ 35,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LE18 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
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 1AR is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Wigston College
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Hockenhull Garages0.9 km
- Cherry Stores0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Orchards News0.9 km
- R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Plough0.4 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.3 km
- Horse \& Trumpet0.7 km
- Tap And Barrel0.2 km
- Two Steeples0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.8 km
- Insomnia0.9 km
- South Leicestershire College0.6 km
- Marmaris Meze Ltd0.2 km
- Saabs Grill Ltd0.3 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subs0.3 km
- Blue Breeze0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.6 km
- Leicester5.1 km
- Narborough6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Willow Park Drive0.1 km
- Willow Park Drive0.2 km
- Kings Drive0.2 km
- Kings Drive0.2 km
- County Record Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181AR · Data under Open Government Licence