LE18 4QB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orange Street, 0.5km from South Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within South Wigston ward and the Harborough constituency.
For families considering a move, LE18 4QB represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4QB are sourced from Output Area E00131863 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORANGE STREET, LE18 4QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORANGE STREET, LE18 4QB.
241
36
£ 36,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE18 4QB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 4QB. The average age is 36.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
15 sales · Mean £ 213,733
Detached
£ 276,750
2 sales · Mean £ 276,750
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE18 4QB is moderate at 50 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
South Wigston High School
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Wigston College
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
Rolleston Primary School
Fairfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Jhoots Chemist0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- 7 Days Convenience Store0.4 km
- B And S News0.2 km
- J F Milners0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Conservative Club0.5 km
- South Wigston Working Mens Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Big China0.4 km
- ChipStop0.5 km
- Krispyland Chicken And Grill0.4 km
- Pizza Oven0.2 km
- Little Desserts Leicester LTD0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Kebab Nook0.4 km
- Baxters Bakery Express0.5 km
- Red Latern0.5 km
- The Sandwich Bar At RRD0.7 km
- Tree House Cafe0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston0.7 km
- Narborough4.6 km
- Leicester6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.2 km
- Irlam Street0.2 km
- Lansdowne Grove0.2 km
- Timber Street0.2 km
- Leopold Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE184QB · Data under Open Government Licence