LE18 1PF is a safe, established residential area on Burgess Street, 0.3km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1PF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1PF are sourced from Output Area E00131951 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURGESS STREET, LE18 1PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURGESS STREET, LE18 1PF.
350
40
£ 44,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 1PF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, LE18 1PF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1PF. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,500
1 sales · Mean £ 142,500
Semi-Detached
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE18 1PF is moderate at 54 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
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Glenmere Community Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- William Wygston Pub0.2 km
- Old Crown Inn0.7 km
- Star And Garter0.3 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.4 km
- The Plough0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Saabs Grill Ltd0.2 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.2 km
- Bluewater0.2 km
- Menphys Charity0.2 km
- The Cake Solution0.2 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.2 km
- Mercury News0.3 km
- Mercury News0.2 km
- Pennywise Discount0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Top Chef0.2 km
- High Gain House0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.1 km
- Leicester5.1 km
- Narborough7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Cleveland Road0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
- Bull Head Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181PF · Data under Open Government Licence