Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BROUGHTONS FIELD, LE18 3LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTONS FIELD, LE18 3LJ.

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

185

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 3LJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE18 3LJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £217k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.

home £217,615 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE18 3LJ is a sought-after residential area on Broughtons Field, 0.1km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 3LJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 10.0% year-on-year. 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 3LJ are sourced from Output Area E00131935 (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 3LJ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

9 sales · Mean £ 178,216

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

14 sales · Mean £ 200,750

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

LE18 3LJ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.0 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 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
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Mercer News0.3 km
  • Morrisons Local1.0 km
  • Select Convenience0.9 km
  • Little Hill Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Select Convenience0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • South Leicester Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Navigation0.8 km
  • Wigston Liberal Club1.0 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.8 km
  • Old Crown Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cuisine Of India0.9 km
  • Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.8 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Little Hill Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Foston Gate0.1 km
  • Wigston Cemetery0.1 km
  • Lime Kilns0.1 km
  • Wigston Cemetery0.1 km
  • Lime Kilns0.1 km