Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BRIGHTON CLOSE, LE18 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON CLOSE, LE18 1EF.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LE18 1EF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £233k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £233k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LE18 1EF is a sought-after residential area on Brighton Close, 0.8km from West Knighton in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE18 1EF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00165829 (shared with 9 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 1EF. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 191,500

4 sales · Mean £ 197,000

Terraced

£ 236,000

1 sales · Mean £ 236,000

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

LE18 1EF has low crime rates — 31 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 offences37
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Overdale Infant School

Requires Improvement359 pupils0.6 km
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Overdale Junior School

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.6 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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Leicester Partnership School

Good18 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils1.4 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Star And Garter0.8 km
  • The Aberdale Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • I-Dragon0.7 km
  • Freshly Chopped0.3 km
  • Don Carlo's0.8 km
  • The Fish Shack0.8 km
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Midland Icing Centre0.9 km
  • Wigston News And Deli0.7 km
  • Knighton News0.9 km
  • Arrow Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Hockenhull Garages0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Ameri-cans And Treats0.1 km
  • Bella Italia0.1 km
  • Leicester Bowling Club1.0 km
  • The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.1 km
  • @2810.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.2 km
  • Leicester4.0 km
  • Narborough6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Drive0.2 km
  • Highgate Drive0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Palmerston Way0.4 km