Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

CENTRAL AVENUE, LE18 2AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL AVENUE, LE18 2AA.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order32
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.3 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.6 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.9 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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