Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

ORANGE STREET, LE18 4QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORANGE STREET, LE18 4QB.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft13
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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South Wigston High School

Inadequate844 pupils0.4 km
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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Good581 pupils0.4 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.2 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.4 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.4 km
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Rolleston Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Conservative Club0.5 km
  • South Wigston Working Mens Club0.4 km
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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
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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
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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