LE18 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Drive, 0.7km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 63.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00131940 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DF.
375
43
£ 35,500 /yr
45%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE18 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 63.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1DF. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 243,500
6 sales · Mean £ 264,833
Detached
£ 305,000
7 sales · Mean £ 317,142
Terraced
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1DF has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Water Leys Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Little Hill Primary
The Meadow Community Primary School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Don Carlo's1.0 km
- The Fish Shack1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.6 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Morrisons Local1.0 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.4 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.6 km
- Mercury News0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.9 km
- @2810.5 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.3 km
- Insomnia0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Plough0.9 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.8 km
- Star And Garter0.3 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.7 km
- Tap And Barrel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.8 km
- Leicester4.6 km
- Narborough6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Drive0.3 km
- Carlton Drive0.3 km
- Holmden Avenue0.4 km
- Highfield Crescent0.4 km
- Holmden Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181DF · Data under Open Government Licence