Is LE18 3RS a safe place to live?

Yes, LE18 3RS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LE18 3RS?

The average property price in LE18 3RS is currently around £300k.

What is the population of LE18 3RS?

The population for the LE18 3RS area is approximately 299 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

THIRLMERE ROAD, LE18 3RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRLMERE ROAD, LE18 3RS.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /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: 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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8/10

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10/10

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7/10

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3/10

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4/10

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6/10

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6/10

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9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LE18 3RS's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £300k 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 3RS is a sought-after residential area on Thirlmere Road, 0.8km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 3RS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 3RS are sourced from Output Area E00131948 (shared with 6 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 3RS. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%

Asian / British Asian13.2%

Black / African / Caribbean3.0%

Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 222,000

8 sales · Mean £ 231,437

Detached

£ 227,000

3 sales · Mean £ 237,333

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

LE18 3RS has low crime rates — 18 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 offences50

Criminal damage and arson10

Burglary8

Other theft8

Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.2 km

The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.3 km

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.3 km

Langmoor Primary School Oadby

Outstanding213 pupils0.8 km

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km

Brocks Hill Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.2 km

Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.4 km

Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby

R And G Masons0.9 km
Morrisons Local0.7 km
Select Convenience0.7 km
Card Factory0.7 km
Destiantion Deli LTD0.7 km
+ 16 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby

Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club0.8 km
William Wygston Pub0.8 km
Star And Garter0.8 km
Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.9 km
Wigston Liberal Club0.7 km
+ 5 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby

Saabs Grill Ltd0.7 km
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
The Neighbour Hub0.6 km
Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.8 km
Bluewater0.8 km
+ 13 more

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Supermarkets

3 nearby

Iceland0.7 km
Sainsbury's0.7 km
Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby

Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.7 km
Subway0.9 km
Top Chef0.7 km
High Gain House0.7 km
+ 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

South Wigston2.7 km
Leicester5.2 km
Narborough7.6 km

Bus Stops

Cheddar Road0.1 km
Cheddar Road0.2 km
Shenley Road0.2 km
Shenley Road0.3 km
Byfield Drive0.3 km