LE18 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aylestone Lane, 0.8km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1BA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 43.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00131913 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1BA.
243
42
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LE18 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 43.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1BA. The average age is 42.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
11 sales · Mean £ 251,000
Terraced
£ 169,000
6 sales · Mean £ 173,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1BA has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Water Leys Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston College
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- SLM Foods \& Beverage0.9 km
- Cherry Stores0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Orchards News0.7 km
- R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 18520.8 km
- Tap And Barrel0.7 km
- Two Steeples0.9 km
- Chartwell Arms0.4 km
- William Wygston Pub0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- South Leicestershire College0.7 km
- Marmaris Meze Ltd0.7 km
- The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Dhils Eats0.6 km
- Istanbul Barbecue House1.0 km
- Blue Breeze0.5 km
- The Perfect Pizza Company0.8 km
- Subs0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.3 km
- Leicester4.8 km
- Narborough6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holmden Avenue0.1 km
- Exeter Road0.1 km
- Holmden Avenue0.1 km
- Nautical William0.2 km
- Nautical William0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181BA · Data under Open Government Licence