Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BURLEIGH AVENUE, LE18 1FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH AVENUE, LE18 1FJ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

home £255,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British60.3%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting28
Other theft15
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Overdale Infant School

Requires Improvement359 pupils0.9 km
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Overdale Junior School

Good477 pupils0.9 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils1.3 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
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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