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.
BRIGHTON CLOSE, LE18 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON CLOSE, LE18 1EF.
341
39
£ 44,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Overdale Infant School
Overdale Junior School
Water Leys Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Leicester Partnership School
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Glenmere Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Star And Garter0.8 km
- The Aberdale Inn0.7 km
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE181EF · Data under Open Government Licence