Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BELL STREET, LE18 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL STREET, LE18 1AD.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE18 1AD's 54% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

LE18 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bell Street, 0.1km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00131892 (shared with 25 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 1AD. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LE18 1AD is moderate at 71 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson37
Shoplifting27

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.2 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.7 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Jet Service Station0.9 km
  • Mercer News0.8 km
  • Morrisons Local0.2 km
  • Select Convenience0.4 km
  • Joseph Morris Butchers0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • The Neighbour Hub0.2 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.2 km
  • Central Avenue Christian Church0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.4 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.2 km
  • Two Steeples0.0 km
  • William Wygston Pub0.2 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.2 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Blue Breeze1.0 km
  • The Perfect Pizza Company0.2 km
  • Subs0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.9 km
  • Leicester5.3 km
  • Narborough6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • County Record Office0.1 km
  • Church Nook0.1 km
  • Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Frederick Street0.2 km