LE18 3PY is a sought-after residential area on Byfield Drive, 0.6km from Wigston Magna in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 3PY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 3PY are sourced from Output Area E00131923 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYFIELD DRIVE, LE18 3PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYFIELD DRIVE, LE18 3PY.
291
45
£ 41,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 3PY 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE18 3PY's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 3PY. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 359,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 3PY has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Meadow Community Primary School
Glenmere Community Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Little Hill Primary
Brocks Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Mercer News0.8 km
- Morrisons Local0.6 km
- Select Convenience0.4 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.5 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.8 km
- Bluewater0.8 km
- Menphys Charity0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Old Crown Inn0.9 km
- Star And Garter1.0 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.8 km
- Wigston Liberal Club0.6 km
- Horse \& Trumpet0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Top Chef0.8 km
- High Gain House0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.6 km
- Leicester5.5 km
- Narborough7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Byfield Drive0.1 km
- Acorn Way0.1 km
- Byfield Drive0.1 km
- Acorn Way0.2 km
- Upton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE183PY · Data under Open Government Licence