Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE18 1HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE18 1HX.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

38

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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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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE18 1HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% 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 16.7% year-on-year.

home £215,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 1HX is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Avenue, 1.0km from West Knighton 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00131906 (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 1HX. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian33.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 175,000

9 sales · Mean £ 190,611

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

LE18 1HX has low crime rates — 37 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 offences60
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils0.9 km
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Overdale Junior School

Good477 pupils0.9 km
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Overdale Infant School

Requires Improvement359 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Good835 pupils1.3 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.9 km
  • The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston)0.5 km
  • Chartwell Cafe0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.9 km
  • Ameri-cans And Treats0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dhils Eats0.5 km
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.4 km
  • Don Carlo's0.4 km
  • The Fish Shack0.4 km
  • I-Dragon0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Arrow Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Dr Slush0.9 km
  • Tiger News0.9 km
  • Wigston News0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Chartwell Arms0.6 km
  • Star And Garter0.8 km
  • The Aberdale Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.7 km
  • Leicester4.2 km
  • Narborough6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Croft Drive0.3 km
  • Croft Drive0.3 km
  • West Avenue0.4 km
  • West Avenue0.4 km
  • Ramsbury Road0.4 km