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.
BRIXHAM DRIVE, LE18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXHAM DRIVE, LE18 1BJ.
300
45
£ 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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Water Leys Primary School
Fairfield Community Primary School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Marriott Primary School
Overdale Junior School
Overdale Infant School
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE181BJ · Data under Open Government Licence