Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DG.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LE18 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LE18 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Drive, 0.6km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE18 1DG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00131940 (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 1DG. 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

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
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

Detached

£ 346,500

2 sales · Mean £ 346,500

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Semi-Detached

£ 231,500

3 sales · Mean £ 238,833

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

LE18 1DG has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson17
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.0 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.0 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.0 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Morrisons Local0.9 km
  • Hockenhull Garages0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Destiantion Deli LTD0.6 km
  • Mercury News0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • The Neighbour Hub0.9 km
  • @2810.7 km
  • Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.4 km
  • Insomnia0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Star And Garter0.4 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Top Chef0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.6 km
  • Leicester4.7 km
  • Narborough6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmden Avenue0.3 km
  • Holmden Avenue0.3 km
  • Exeter Road0.3 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.3 km
  • Willow Park Drive0.4 km