LE18 2HR is a safe, established residential area on Horsewell Lane, 0.5km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 86% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £254k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2HR are sourced from Output Area E00131877 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSEWELL LANE, LE18 2HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSEWELL LANE, LE18 2HR.
340
42
£ 41,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LE18 2HR — age 42, 86% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 2HR. The average age is 41.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 303,350
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
19 sales · Mean £ 206,328
Terraced
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 181,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 2HR 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
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Little Hill Primary
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Wigston Academy
Wigston College
The Meadow Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Joseph Morris Butchers0.5 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Mercury News0.9 km
- Pennywise Discount0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- South Leicestershire College0.9 km
- Menphys Charity0.9 km
- Unique Physique0.8 km
- Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.5 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Horse \& Trumpet0.6 km
- Two Steeples0.9 km
- Old Crown Inn0.5 km
- Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Plough0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Hill Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.9 km
- Leicester6.1 km
- Narborough6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Georgeham Close0.1 km
- Penzance Avenue0.1 km
- Georgeham Close0.1 km
- Penzance Avenue0.2 km
- Homestead Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE182HR · Data under Open Government Licence