LE18 2EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Wigston, South in Wigston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2EZ are sourced from Output Area E00131898 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE18 2EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 2EZ.
293
41
£ 35,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 2EZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE18 2EZ's 58% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 2EZ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 2EZ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston College
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Little Hill Primary
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Water Leys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cherry Stores0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Orchards News0.5 km
- R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- South Leicestershire College0.6 km
- Baxters Bakery Express1.0 km
- Atalian Servest Food Co.0.2 km
- Red Latern1.0 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Royal Garden0.8 km
- Blue Breeze0.3 km
- Dhils Eats0.6 km
- New Garden1.0 km
- Urban Diner1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chartwell Arms0.3 km
- The Plough0.8 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.8 km
- 18520.5 km
- The Elms Social And Ex Service Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston0.9 km
- Leicester5.0 km
- Narborough5.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Avenue0.1 km
- West Avenue0.1 km
- Queens Drive0.4 km
- Queens Drive0.4 km
- Nautical William0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE182EZ · Data under Open Government Licence