Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

HOSKINS CLOSE, LE18 3TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOSKINS CLOSE, LE18 3TQ.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE18 3TQ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£264k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LE18 3TQ is a sought-after residential area on Hoskins Close, 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 3TQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 £264k. 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 3TQ are sourced from Output Area E00131921 (shared with 14 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 3TQ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 234,000

4 sales · Mean £ 235,750

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

LE18 3TQ 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3

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 pupils1.2 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils1.3 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.5 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Little Hill Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Select Convenience0.9 km
  • Mercer News0.5 km
  • Select Convenience1.0 km
  • Joseph Morris Butchers0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.9 km
  • South Leicester Rugby Club0.7 km
  • The Navigation0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Little Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.9 km
  • Cuisine Of India1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.6 km
  • Leicester6.6 km
  • Narborough7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Well Spring Hill0.1 km
  • Foston Gate0.1 km
  • Lime Kilns0.1 km
  • Mablowe Field0.1 km
  • Lime Kilns0.1 km