LE18 3SL is a sought-after residential area on Welford Road, 0.6km from Wigston Harcourt in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.
For serious buyers, LE18 3SL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 64.2% 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 3SL are sourced from Output Area E00131934 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL.
295
39
£ 41,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE18 3SL's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £186k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £186k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 64.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 3SL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,500
8 sales · Mean £ 144,593
Semi-Detached
£ 257,000
5 sales · Mean £ 253,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 3SL has low crime rates — 25 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Little Hill Primary
The Meadow Community Primary School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Wigston College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.5 km
- Marmaris Meze Ltd0.8 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Mercer News0.3 km
- Morrisons Local0.4 km
- Select Convenience0.4 km
- Joseph Morris Butchers0.2 km
- Rijoke Supermarket0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horse \& Trumpet0.2 km
- Tap And Barrel0.8 km
- Two Steeples0.6 km
- William Wygston Pub0.8 km
- Old Crown Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Little Hill Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Perfect Pizza Company0.7 km
- Subs0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.1 km
- Leicester5.9 km
- Narborough6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Davenport Road0.1 km
- Davenport Road0.2 km
- Horse & Trumpet0.2 km
- Homestead Drive0.2 km
- Penzance Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE183SL · Data under Open Government Licence