LE18 2FB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from South Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Fields ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2FB are sourced from Output Area E00131898 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE18 2FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 2FB.
293
41
£ 35,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 2FB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 41, LE18 2FB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 2FB. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 2FB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Community Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston College
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Little Hill Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.9 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- SLM Foods \& Beverage0.9 km
- Cherry Stores0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Orchards News0.8 km
- R \& R Mahagan Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- 18520.9 km
- Chartwell Arms0.0 km
- The Aberdale Inn0.8 km
- The Fairfield Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.3 km
- South Leicestershire College0.9 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.9 km
- Chartwell Cafe0.0 km
- Atalian Servest Food Co.0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dhils Eats0.3 km
- Saffron Chippy1.0 km
- Royal Garden0.9 km
- Istanbul Barbecue House0.8 km
- Blue Breeze0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.1 km
- Leicester4.6 km
- Narborough5.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Avenue0.2 km
- West Avenue0.2 km
- Nautical William0.3 km
- Brailsford Road0.3 km
- Exeter Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE182FB · Data under Open Government Licence