LE18 3UD is a sought-after residential area on Simons Close, 0.2km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 3UD offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k. 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 3UD are sourced from Output Area E00131921 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIMONS CLOSE, LE18 3UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMONS CLOSE, LE18 3UD.
312
45
£ 41,900 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE18 3UD combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£201k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 3UD. The average age is 44.5. 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
Terraced
£ 191,000
4 sales · Mean £ 184,500
Semi-Detached
£ 200,250
4 sales · Mean £ 198,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 3UD has low crime rates — 22 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
The Meadow Community Primary School
Little Hill Primary
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mercer News0.5 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
- Little Hill Pharmacy1.0 km
- Select Convenience1.0 km
- Joseph Morris Butchers0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- South Leicester Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Navigation0.8 km
- Horse \& Trumpet0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cuisine Of India0.9 km
- Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Little Hill Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.6 km
- Leicester6.5 km
- Narborough7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mablowe Field0.1 km
- Well Spring Hill0.1 km
- Mablowe Field0.1 km
- Foston Gate0.1 km
- Herrick Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE183UD · Data under Open Government Licence