Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. LE18 3SL's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £186k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £186k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 64.2% year-on-year.

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

LE18 3SL is a sought-after residential area on Welford Road, 0.6km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE18 3SL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 64.2% year-on-year. 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 3SL are sourced from Output Area E00131934 (shared with 10 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 3SL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,500

8 sales · Mean £ 144,593

Semi-Detached

£ 257,000

5 sales · Mean £ 253,700

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

LE18 3SL has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.6 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.0 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • The Neighbour Hub0.5 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.8 km
  • Central Avenue Christian Church0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Mercer News0.3 km
  • Morrisons Local0.4 km
  • Select Convenience0.4 km
  • Joseph Morris Butchers0.2 km
  • Rijoke Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.2 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.8 km
  • Two Steeples0.6 km
  • William Wygston Pub0.8 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Little Hill Fish Bar0.8 km
  • The Perfect Pizza Company0.7 km
  • Subs0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.1 km
  • Leicester5.9 km
  • Narborough6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Davenport Road0.1 km
  • Davenport Road0.2 km
  • Horse & Trumpet0.2 km
  • Homestead Drive0.2 km
  • Penzance Avenue0.3 km