LE18 3TA is a sought-after residential area on Cooks Lane, 0.5km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.
For serious buyers, LE18 3TA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 74.7% 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 3TA are sourced from Output Area E00178576 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKS LANE, LE18 3TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKS LANE, LE18 3TA.
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£ 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
LE18 3TA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 74.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 3TA. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,113,788
2 sales · Mean £ 1,113,788
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 3TA has low crime rates — 20 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Mercer News0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- South Leicester Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Navigation0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.8 km
- Leicester7.0 km
- Narborough7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Well Spring Hill0.2 km
- Well Spring Hill0.3 km
- Rawson Drive0.3 km
- Rawson Drive0.3 km
- Lime Kilns0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE183TA · Data under Open Government Licence