LE18 1EA is a safe, established residential area on Shenton Close, 0.5km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.
For families considering a move, LE18 1EA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00131947 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENTON CLOSE, LE18 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENTON CLOSE, LE18 1EA.
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 1EA spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1EA. 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
£ 249,000
2 sales · Mean £ 249,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1EA has low crime rates — 42 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
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
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 LTD0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.7 km
- @2810.7 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.5 km
- Insomnia0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Plough0.7 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.6 km
- Old Crown Inn0.8 km
- Star And Garter0.2 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 7 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
13 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Top Chef0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.8 km
- Leicester4.8 km
- Narborough6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Drive0.3 km
- Highfield Crescent0.3 km
- Victoria Street0.3 km
- Carlton Drive0.3 km
- Frederick Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181EA · Data under Open Government Licence