LE18 1FJ is a safe, established residential area on Burleigh Avenue, 1.0km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oadby and Wigston.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 22.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1FJ are sourced from Output Area E00131899 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURLEIGH AVENUE, LE18 1FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH AVENUE, LE18 1FJ.
314
42
£ 44,900 /yr
51%
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 1FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 1FJ. The average age is 41.8. 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
£ 235,500
4 sales · Mean £ 239,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 1FJ has low crime rates — 29 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
Water Leys Primary School
Overdale Infant School
Overdale Junior School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
All Saints Church of England Primary School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Glenmere Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Don Carlo's0.8 km
- The Fish Shack0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- @2810.2 km
- Bethel Free Evangelical Church0.0 km
- Insomnia0.1 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Hockenhull Garages0.1 km
- Destiantion Deli LTD0.9 km
- Mercury News0.9 km
- The Health Store0.9 km
- Wigston Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Star And Garter0.5 km
- Tap And Barrel0.9 km
- The Aberdale Inn0.7 km
- Chartwell Arms0.9 km
- William Wygston Pub0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.9 km
- Leicester4.3 km
- Narborough6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Carlton Drive0.4 km
- Carlton Drive0.4 km
- Highgate Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE181FJ · Data under Open Government Licence