Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

LE18 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 1AH.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE18 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LE18 1AH has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE18 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1AH is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00131889 (shared with 262 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 1AH. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1AH is moderate at 64 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order49
Criminal damage and arson35
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.2 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Plough0.3 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.2 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.6 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.2 km
  • Two Steeples0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.9 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.6 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.2 km
  • Saabs Grill Ltd0.3 km
  • Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Cherry Stores0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Orchards News0.9 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Subs0.3 km
  • Blue Breeze0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.3 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.7 km
  • Leicester5.2 km
  • Narborough6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Drive0.1 km
  • County Record Office0.2 km
  • Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.2 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.2 km