LE18 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Drive, 0.6km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 1DH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00131910 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON DRIVE, LE18 1DH.
312
44
£ 44,900 /yr
50%
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
LE18 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1DH. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 266,500
2 sales · Mean £ 266,500
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
8 sales · Mean £ 258,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1DH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
Wigston College
Fairfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.6 km
- Mercury News0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.9 km
- @2810.8 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.6 km
- Insomnia0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Plough0.6 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
- Old Crown Inn0.8 km
- Star And Garter0.5 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Subway0.8 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 Wigston1.5 km
- Leicester4.8 km
- Narborough6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Holmden Avenue0.1 km
- Holmden Avenue0.1 km
- Whitehead Crescent0.2 km
- Exeter Road0.2 km
- Whitehead Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181DH · Data under Open Government Licence