LE18 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Farleigh Avenue, 0.5km 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00131947 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARLEIGH AVENUE, LE18 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARLEIGH AVENUE, LE18 1DN.
396
41
£ 35,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE18 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1DN. The average age is 40.8. 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
£ 230,000
11 sales · Mean £ 223,409
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1DN has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
The Meadow Community Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Water Leys Primary School
Glenmere Community Primary School
Wigston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Morrisons Local0.7 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
- Hockenhull Garages0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.6 km
- @2810.7 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.5 km
- Insomnia0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Plough0.8 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.7 km
- Old Crown Inn0.8 km
- Star And Garter0.1 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.3 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Top Chef0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.9 km
- Leicester4.8 km
- Narborough6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Crescent0.2 km
- Carlton Drive0.2 km
- Carlton Drive0.2 km
- Victoria Street0.3 km
- Cleveland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181DN · Data under Open Government Licence