Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

PENNEY CLOSE, LE18 1AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE18 1AN — age 43, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

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

LE18 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Penney Close, 0.4km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 1AN represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00131941 (shared with 9 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 1AN. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

4 sales · Mean £ 126,625

Terraced

£ 116,500

9 sales · Mean £ 123,166

Flat

£ 70,000

6 sales · Mean £ 103,833

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

LE18 1AN has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Public order37
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft19

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 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.9 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.9 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Hockenhull Garages0.8 km
  • Cherry Stores0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Orchards News0.9 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 23 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 Steeples0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • @2810.9 km
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.7 km
  • Insomnia0.8 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Subs0.4 km
  • Blue Breeze0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.4 km
  • + 8 more

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
  • Holmden Avenue0.3 km
  • Kings Drive0.3 km
  • Whitehead Crescent0.3 km