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.
LE18 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 1AH.
248
40
£ 35,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Wigston College
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE181AH · Data under Open Government Licence