LE18 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Calverton Avenue, 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00131940 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALVERTON AVENUE, LE18 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVERTON AVENUE, LE18 1DJ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LE18 1DJ — age 43, 92% ownership, 8% 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 down 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1DJ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 236,500
6 sales · Mean £ 237,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1DJ has low crime rates — 34 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Water Leys 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
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.5 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.5 km
- Mercury News0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.8 km
- @2810.6 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.4 km
- Insomnia0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Plough0.8 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.7 km
- Old Crown Inn0.9 km
- Star And Garter0.3 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Top Chef0.5 km
- + 9 more
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
- Highfield Crescent0.4 km
- Holmden Avenue0.4 km
- Holmden Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181DJ · Data under Open Government Licence