Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BRIXHAM DRIVE, LE18 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXHAM DRIVE, LE18 1BH.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

46% of LE18 1BH'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.

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

LE18 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Brixham Drive, 1.1km from West Knighton in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00131904 (shared with 8 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 1BH. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian38.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 211,500

14 sales · Mean £ 220,214

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 224,760

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

LE18 1BH has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour14
Drugs12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils0.4 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Good835 pupils0.8 km
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Marriott Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Overdale Junior School

Good477 pupils1.2 km
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Overdale Infant School

Requires Improvement359 pupils1.2 km
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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Outstanding1187 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Gill News And Off Licence0.5 km
  • SARAI Convenience Store0.6 km
  • J F Milner1.0 km
  • News And Booze1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Saffron Chippy0.5 km
  • Royal Garden1.0 km
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.4 km
  • Don Carlo's0.4 km
  • The Fish Shack0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chartwell Cafe0.5 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.7 km
  • Ameri-cans And Treats1.0 km
  • Bella Italia1.0 km
  • Goldhill Adventure Playground0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Chartwell Arms0.5 km
  • The Aberdale Inn0.4 km
  • The Fairfield Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.4 km
  • Leicester4.2 km
  • Narborough5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Windley Road0.2 km
  • Brixham Drive0.2 km
  • Brixham Drive0.2 km
  • Shackerdale Road0.2 km
  • Parvian Road0.2 km