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.
LE18 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 1DT.
350
40
£ 44,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Glenmere Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE181DT · Data under Open Government Licence