Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DF.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE18 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 63.5% year-on-year.

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

LE18 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Drive, 0.7km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's 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 workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 63.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00131940 (shared with 11 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 1DF. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 243,500

6 sales · Mean £ 264,833

Detached

£ 305,000

7 sales · Mean £ 317,142

Terraced

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

LE18 1DF has low crime rates — 33 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 offences59
Shoplifting30
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.2 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Don Carlo's1.0 km
  • The Fish Shack1.0 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Morrisons Local1.0 km
  • Hockenhull Garages0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Destiantion Deli LTD0.6 km
  • Mercury News0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • The Neighbour Hub0.9 km
  • @2810.5 km
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.3 km
  • Insomnia0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Plough0.9 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Star And Garter0.3 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.8 km
  • Leicester4.6 km
  • Narborough6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Drive0.3 km
  • Carlton Drive0.3 km
  • Holmden Avenue0.4 km
  • Highfield Crescent0.4 km
  • Holmden Avenue0.4 km