LE18 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aylestone Lane, 1.1km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1BD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 12.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00131911 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1BD.
324
43
£ 35,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in LE18 1BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,500
6 sales · Mean £ 246,833
Terraced
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 202,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1BD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Water Leys Primary School
Fairfield Community Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Wigston College
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.5 km
- South Leicestershire College0.9 km
- The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.9 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.9 km
- Chartwell Cafe0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dhils Eats0.3 km
- Saffron Chippy1.0 km
- Istanbul Barbecue House0.7 km
- Blue Breeze0.7 km
- Don Carlo's0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cherry Stores0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Orchards News0.9 km
- R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.3 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chartwell Arms0.2 km
- Star And Garter0.9 km
- The Aberdale Inn0.6 km
- The Fairfield Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.3 km
- Leicester4.5 km
- Narborough6.0 km
Bus Stops
- West Avenue0.1 km
- West Avenue0.1 km
- Exeter Road0.1 km
- Nautical William0.2 km
- Nautical William0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181BD · Data under Open Government Licence