Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FA.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE18 2FA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 36, LE18 2FA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

home £245,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 2FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Avenue, 0.9km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 2FA represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2FA are sourced from Output Area E00131897 (shared with 8 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 2FA. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

5 sales · Mean £ 206,800

Terraced

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

LE18 2FA has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.6 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Destiantion Deli LTD0.9 km
  • Mercury News1.0 km
  • Mercury News0.9 km
  • Pennywise Discount1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Old Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Star And Garter1.0 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.9 km
  • Bluewater0.9 km
  • The Cake Solution0.9 km
  • Unique Physique0.9 km
  • Wigston Shakes Bar0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Top Chef0.9 km
  • Blue Breeze0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.0 km
  • Leicester5.1 km
  • Narborough5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Drive0.1 km
  • Queens Drive0.1 km
  • West Avenue0.1 km
  • West Avenue0.1 km
  • Whitehead Crescent0.2 km