Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

CALVERTON AVENUE, LE18 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVERTON AVENUE, LE18 1DJ.

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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

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.

home £253,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Shoplifting30
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson15

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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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

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