LE18 3SZ is a sought-after residential area on Ashurst Close, 0.3km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.
For serious buyers, LE18 3SZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k. 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 3SZ are sourced from Output Area E00178576 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHURST CLOSE, LE18 3SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHURST CLOSE, LE18 3SZ.
364
35
£ 41,900 /yr
55%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE18 3SZ's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £306k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £306k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 3SZ. The average age is 34.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 306,000
1 sales · Mean £ 306,000
Detached
£ 288,750
4 sales · Mean £ 280,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 3SZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Little Hill Primary
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
The Meadow Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Little Hill Fish Bar0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Joseph Morris Butchers0.9 km
- Little Hill Pharmacy0.8 km
- Select Convenience0.8 km
- Mercer News0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- South Leicester Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Navigation0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.5 km
- Leicester6.7 km
- Narborough7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Well Spring Hill0.1 km
- Rawson Drive0.2 km
- Lime Kilns0.2 km
- Rawson Drive0.2 km
- Lime Kilns0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE183SZ · Data under Open Government Licence