LE18 2JX is a safe, established residential area on Bridport Close, 0.7km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2JX are sourced from Output Area E00131880 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDPORT CLOSE, LE18 2JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDPORT CLOSE, LE18 2JX.
254
47
£ 41,900 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE18 2JX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 2JX. The average age is 47.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 2JX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston College
The Meadow Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Little Hill Pharmacy0.2 km
- Select Convenience0.2 km
- Cherry Stores1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Orchards News1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Plough0.7 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.8 km
- Old Crown Inn0.5 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.9 km
- Horse \& Trumpet0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- South Leicestershire College0.8 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.8 km
- Menphys Charity1.0 km
- Unique Physique0.8 km
- Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Little Hill Fish Bar0.2 km
- Spring House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.7 km
- Leicester6.1 km
- Narborough6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Georgeham Close0.2 km
- Georgeham Close0.2 km
- Penzance Avenue0.2 km
- Little Hill Shops0.3 km
- Ashton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE182JX · Data under Open Government Licence