Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

RUSKINGTON DRIVE, LE18 1LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSKINGTON DRIVE, LE18 1LB.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

48

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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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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE18 1LB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £289k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LE18 1LB is a sought-after residential area on Ruskington Drive, 1.0km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston St Wolstan's ward and the Harborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 1LB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k. 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 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00131953 (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 1LB. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.1%
Asian / British Asian19.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 311,666

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

6 sales · Mean £ 222,833

Terraced

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

LE18 1LB has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting28
Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft12
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Overdale Infant School

Requires Improvement359 pupils1.0 km
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Overdale Junior School

Good477 pupils1.0 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Langmoor Primary School Oadby

Outstanding213 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • R And G Masons0.9 km
  • Destiantion Deli LTD0.9 km
  • Mercury News0.9 km
  • The Health Store0.9 km
  • Wigston Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • William Wygston Pub0.9 km
  • Star And Garter0.6 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.9 km
  • Sikh Resource Centre1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Saabs Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.9 km
  • Bluewater0.9 km
  • The Cake Solution0.9 km
  • Wigston Shakes Bar0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Top Chef0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • High Gain House0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.4 km
  • Leicester4.3 km
  • Narborough7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Carlton Drive0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Carlton Drive0.4 km