Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

PENNEY CLOSE, LE18 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNEY CLOSE, LE18 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 1AL 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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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LE18 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AL is a mixed residential area on Penney Close, 0.3km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £286k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00131949 (shared with 13 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 1AL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 281,000

8 sales · Mean £ 271,250

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

Crime around LE18 1AL is moderate at 57 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.4 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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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.9 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Hockenhull Garages0.8 km
  • Cherry Stores0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Orchards News0.9 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Plough0.5 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.8 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.3 km
  • Two Steeples0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • @2810.9 km
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.7 km
  • Insomnia0.8 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.7 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.1.0 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subs0.3 km
  • Blue Breeze0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.6 km
  • Leicester5.0 km
  • Narborough6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Willow Park Drive0.1 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.1 km
  • Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Kings Drive0.3 km
  • Frederick Street0.3 km