LE18 2AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Avenue, 0.3km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00131890 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL AVENUE, LE18 2AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL AVENUE, LE18 2AA.
231
42
£ 35,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 2AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 42, LE18 2AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 2AA. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
17 sales · Mean £ 221,588
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE18 2AA is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston College
The Meadow Community Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Little Hill Pharmacy0.9 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
- Joseph Morris Butchers0.8 km
- Rijoke Supermarket0.4 km
- Supreme Booze Ltd0.5 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Plough0.1 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.0 km
- William Wygston Pub0.4 km
- Horse \& Trumpet0.6 km
- Tap And Barrel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Saabs Grill Ltd0.5 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.1 km
- Conners0.6 km
- Marmaris Meze Ltd0.4 km
- Buddies0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subs0.5 km
- The Perfect Pizza Company0.5 km
- Blue Breeze0.6 km
- Little Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
- High Gain House0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.5 km
- Leicester5.3 km
- Narborough6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Long Street0.1 km
- Long Street0.1 km
- Birkett House School0.1 km
- Birkett House School0.2 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE182AA · Data under Open Government Licence