Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

SHACKERDALE ROAD, LE18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHACKERDALE ROAD, LE18 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

352

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Avg Age

46

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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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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

51% of LE18 1BQ'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 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Shackerdale Road, 1.1km from West Knighton in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE18 1BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00131900 (shared with 12 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 1BQ. 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

White / British48.9%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

14 sales · Mean £ 249,464

Terraced

£ 404,000

1 sales · Mean £ 404,000

Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 294,333

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

LE18 1BQ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences52
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 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 pupils1.0 km
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Overdale Infant School

Requires Improvement359 pupils1.1 km
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Overdale Junior School

Good477 pupils1.1 km
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Marriott Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.7 km
  • The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.8 km
  • Chartwell Cafe0.4 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.7 km
  • Ameri-cans And Treats0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dhils Eats0.2 km
  • Saffron Chippy0.7 km
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.4 km
  • Blue Breeze1.0 km
  • Don Carlo's0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Gill News And Off Licence0.7 km
  • SARAI Convenience Store0.8 km
  • O A D Discount Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chartwell Arms0.4 km
  • The Aberdale Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.4 km
  • Leicester4.2 km
  • Narborough6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brixham Drive0.1 km
  • Brixham Drive0.1 km
  • Brailsford Road0.2 km
  • Croft Drive0.2 km
  • Shackerdale Road0.2 km