Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

RUTLAND AVENUE, LE18 2ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTLAND AVENUE, LE18 2ER.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 2ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LE18 2ER is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LE18 2ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rutland Avenue, 0.8km from Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 2ER represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00131897 (shared with 8 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 2ER. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

LE18 2ER has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.6 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Tesco Aylestone Lane Express (2074)0.7 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies LTD1.0 km
  • O A D Discount Ltd0.6 km
  • Rijoke Supermarket0.8 km
  • SLM Foods \& Beverage0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Chartwell Arms0.5 km
  • William Wygston Pub0.8 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.8 km
  • Two Steeples0.9 km
  • 18520.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Saabs Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.4 km
  • Marmaris Meze Ltd0.8 km
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.4 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subs0.9 km
  • Blue Breeze0.2 km
  • Dhils Eats0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.1 km
  • Leicester5.0 km
  • Narborough6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Drive0.1 km
  • Queens Drive0.1 km
  • West Avenue0.2 km
  • West Avenue0.2 km
  • Whitehead Crescent0.2 km