Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

LITTLE DALE, LE18 3LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE DALE, LE18 3LF.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

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.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE18 3LF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £334k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £334k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LE18 3LF is a sought-after residential area on Little Dale, 0.4km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.

For serious buyers, LE18 3LF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 3LF are sourced from Output Area E00131936 (shared with 7 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 3LF. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

7 sales · Mean £ 362,785

Terraced

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 181,666

Flat

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

LE18 3LF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.0 km
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils1.0 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.3 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Mercer News0.2 km
  • Morrisons Local0.7 km
  • Select Convenience0.5 km
  • Little Hill Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Select Convenience0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Neighbour Hub0.8 km
  • Menphys Charity0.9 km
  • Unique Physique0.8 km
  • Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Old Crown Inn0.8 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Wigston Liberal Club0.7 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.5 km
  • Two Steeples0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Little Hill Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.4 km
  • Leicester6.1 km
  • Narborough7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Harcourt Road0.1 km
  • Harcourt Road0.2 km
  • Bronze Barrow Close0.2 km
  • Homestead Drive0.3 km
  • Glaisdale Road0.3 km