LE18 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Horndean Avenue, 0.4km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.
For families considering a move, LE18 1DP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 48.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00131947 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNDEAN AVENUE, LE18 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNDEAN AVENUE, LE18 1DP.
396
41
£ 35,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE18 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 48.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1DP. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 233,000
13 sales · Mean £ 242,076
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 333,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1DP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Morrisons Local0.7 km
- Select Convenience0.8 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.6 km
- @2810.8 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.6 km
- Insomnia0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Plough0.6 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
- Old Crown Inn0.7 km
- Star And Garter0.2 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Top Chef0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.8 km
- Leicester4.9 km
- Narborough6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.2 km
- Frederick Street0.3 km
- Highfield Crescent0.3 km
- Kings Drive0.3 km
- Kings Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181DP · Data under Open Government Licence