LE18 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Baddeley Drive, 1.2km from West Knighton in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
For families considering a move, LE18 1BF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00131900 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADDELEY DRIVE, LE18 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADDELEY DRIVE, LE18 1BF.
352
46
£ 44,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
51% of LE18 1BF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1BF. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 242,500
1 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1BF has low crime rates — 24 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
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Community Primary School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Wigston College
Overdale Infant School
Overdale Junior School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.6 km
- The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.8 km
- Chartwell Cafe0.3 km
- Atalian Servest Food Co.0.6 km
- Ameri-cans And Treats0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dhils Eats0.2 km
- Saffron Chippy0.9 km
- Istanbul Barbecue House0.5 km
- Blue Breeze0.8 km
- I-Dragon0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.5 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Gill News And Off Licence0.9 km
- SARAI Convenience Store0.9 km
- O A D Discount Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Aberdale Inn0.5 km
- The Fairfield Inn1.0 km
- Chartwell Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.3 km
- Leicester4.4 km
- Narborough6.0 km
Bus Stops
- West Avenue0.1 km
- West Avenue0.1 km
- Brailsford Road0.1 km
- Brixham Drive0.2 km
- Brixham Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181BF · Data under Open Government Licence