LE18 4SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkdale Road, 0.2km from Wigston, South in Wigston. Administratively it sits within South Wigston ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4SS are sourced from Output Area E00131854 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKDALE ROAD, LE18 4SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE ROAD, LE18 4SS.
263
37
£ 36,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 4SS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE18 4SS's 59% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 4SS. The average age is 37.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 4SS has low crime rates — 47 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
South Wigston High School
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Fairfield Community Primary School
Rolleston Primary School
Wigston College
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- SLM Foods \& Beverage0.9 km
- Cherry Stores1.0 km
- Orchards News1.0 km
- 7 Days Convenience Store0.2 km
- B And S News0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- 18520.9 km
- Conservative Club0.3 km
- South Wigston Working Mens Club0.3 km
- The Fairfield Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- T(n)S Catering Management LTD1.0 km
- Kebab Nook0.3 km
- Baxters Bakery Express0.4 km
- Atalian Servest Food Co.1.0 km
- Gorkha 88480.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Royal Garden0.6 km
- Little Desserts Leicester LTD0.5 km
- Pizza Oven0.5 km
- Chicago Foods Leicester Limited0.2 km
- Doridos Pizza0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.6 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston0.2 km
- Narborough4.7 km
- Leicester5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jasmine Court0.1 km
- South Wigston Rail Station0.1 km
- Station Approach0.1 km
- Jasmine Court0.1 km
- South Wigston Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE184SS · Data under Open Government Licence