LE18 1ED is a safe, established residential area on Willow Park Drive, 0.6km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.
For families considering a move, LE18 1ED represents 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00131940 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW PARK DRIVE, LE18 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW PARK DRIVE, LE18 1ED.
375
43
£ 35,500 /yr
45%
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
LE18 1ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 92% 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 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1ED. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
15 sales · Mean £ 236,866
Detached
£ 251,500
4 sales · Mean £ 263,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1ED has low crime rates — 25 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
Water Leys Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
The Meadow Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.6 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.5 km
- Mercury News0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.8 km
- @2810.7 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.4 km
- Insomnia0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Plough0.7 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
- Old Crown Inn0.9 km
- Star And Garter0.3 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Top Chef0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.6 km
- Leicester4.7 km
- Narborough6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Holmden Avenue0.3 km
- Holmden Avenue0.3 km
- Willow Park Drive0.3 km
- Willow Park Drive0.3 km
- Carlton Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181ED · Data under Open Government Licence