Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYLESTONE LANE, LE18 1BD.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in LE18 1BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.

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

LE18 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aylestone Lane, 1.1km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE18 1BD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00131911 (shared with 11 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 1BD. 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 / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,500

6 sales · Mean £ 246,833

Terraced

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 202,200

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

LE18 1BD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Good835 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.5 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.9 km
  • The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.9 km
  • Central Avenue Christian Church0.9 km
  • Chartwell Cafe0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dhils Eats0.3 km
  • Saffron Chippy1.0 km
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.7 km
  • Blue Breeze0.7 km
  • Don Carlo's0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Cherry Stores0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Orchards News0.9 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chartwell Arms0.2 km
  • Star And Garter0.9 km
  • The Aberdale Inn0.6 km
  • The Fairfield Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.3 km
  • Leicester4.5 km
  • Narborough6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • West Avenue0.1 km
  • West Avenue0.1 km
  • Exeter Road0.1 km
  • Nautical William0.2 km
  • Nautical William0.2 km