Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BYFIELD DRIVE, LE18 3PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYFIELD DRIVE, LE18 3PY.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour12
Other crime7
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.2 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Langmoor Primary School Oadby

Outstanding213 pupils1.2 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.2 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Brocks Hill Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

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