Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

LE18 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 1DT.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE18 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, LE18 1DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE18 1DT is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Wigston in Wigston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

Within the LE18 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00131951 (shared with 38 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 1DT. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian23.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LE18 1DT is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences101
Public order44
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.2 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.6 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.7 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Joseph Morris Butchers0.7 km
  • Rijoke Supermarket0.0 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • South Leicestershire College0.8 km
  • Saabs Grill Ltd0.0 km
  • Central Avenue Christian Church0.5 km
  • Conners0.2 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • William Wygston Pub0.0 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.5 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.0 km
  • Two Steeples0.1 km
  • Wigston Liberal Club0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subs0.0 km
  • The Perfect Pizza Company0.0 km
  • Blue Breeze0.9 km
  • High Gain House0.0 km
  • Wigston Chinese0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.9 km
  • Leicester5.1 km
  • Narborough6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Drive0.0 km
  • Frederick Street0.1 km
  • Kings Drive0.1 km
  • County Record Office0.1 km
  • Victoria Street0.2 km