Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BRIXHAM DRIVE, LE18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Cultural diversity defines LE18 1BJ — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.

home £274,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 1BJ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 17.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 252,500

3 sales · Mean £ 274,166

Semi-Detached

£ 232,000

6 sales · Mean £ 236,833

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

LE18 1BJ has low crime rates — 26 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 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.2 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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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Gill News And Off Licence0.5 km
  • SARAI Convenience Store0.6 km
  • O A D Discount Ltd0.9 km
  • Arrow Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Saffron Chippy0.5 km
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.4 km
  • Don Carlo's0.4 km
  • The Fish Shack0.4 km
  • I-Dragon0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)1.0 km
  • Chartwell Cafe0.5 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.7 km
  • Ameri-cans And Treats1.0 km
  • Bella Italia0.9 km
  • + 6 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
  • Narborough5.9 km

Bus Stops

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