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.
PENNEY CLOSE, LE18 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNEY CLOSE, LE18 1AN.
291
43
£ 35,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
Wigston College
The Meadow Community Primary School
Water Leys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LE181AN · Data under Open Government Licence