Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

EXMOOR CLOSE, LE18 2JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXMOOR CLOSE, LE18 2JZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 2JZ 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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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LE18 2JZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.

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

LE18 2JZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Exmoor Close, 0.4km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 2JZ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 2JZ are sourced from Output Area E00131881 (shared with 10 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 2JZ. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 325,833

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 224,666

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

LE18 2JZ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences45
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.6 km
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils0.7 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.9 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.6 km
  • Two Steeples0.9 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.6 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Plough0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Little Hill Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Mercury News0.9 km
  • Pennywise Discount0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Menphys Charity0.9 km
  • Unique Physique0.9 km
  • Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Cuisine Of India0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.0 km
  • Leicester6.2 km
  • Narborough6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Georgeham Close0.1 km
  • Georgeham Close0.2 km
  • Penzance Avenue0.2 km
  • Homestead Drive0.2 km
  • Homestead Drive0.3 km