Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BRIDPORT CLOSE, LE18 2JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDPORT CLOSE, LE18 2JX.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LE18 2JX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LE18 2JX is a safe, established residential area on Bridport Close, 0.7km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2JX are sourced from Output Area E00131880 (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 2JX. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

LE18 2JX has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.4 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.5 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.7 km
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Little Hill Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Select Convenience0.2 km
  • Cherry Stores1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Orchards News1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • Winchester Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.5 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • South Leicestershire College0.8 km
  • Central Avenue Christian Church0.8 km
  • Menphys Charity1.0 km
  • Unique Physique0.8 km
  • Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Little Hill Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Spring House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston1.7 km
  • Leicester6.1 km
  • Narborough6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Georgeham Close0.2 km
  • Georgeham Close0.2 km
  • Penzance Avenue0.2 km
  • Little Hill Shops0.3 km
  • Ashton Close0.3 km