LE18 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shardlow Road, 0.6km from Wigston 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 workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00131912 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARDLOW ROAD, LE18 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARDLOW ROAD, LE18 1DY.
341
37
£ 35,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 1DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LE18 1DY — age 37, 72% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1DY. The average age is 36.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 212,500
6 sales · Mean £ 210,675
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1DY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Water Leys Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston College
Fairfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.6 km
- Mercury News0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.9 km
- @2810.8 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.5 km
- Insomnia0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Plough0.6 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
- Old Crown Inn0.9 km
- Star And Garter0.5 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Top Chef0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.5 km
- Leicester4.8 km
- Narborough6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Holmden Avenue0.1 km
- Holmden Avenue0.1 km
- Exeter Road0.2 km
- Whitehead Crescent0.2 km
- Whitehead Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181DY · Data under Open Government Licence