Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

SIMONS CLOSE, LE18 3UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMONS CLOSE, LE18 3UD.

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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 3UD combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£201k 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 3UD is a sought-after residential area on Simons Close, 0.2km 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 3UD 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k. 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 3UD 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 3UD. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 191,000

4 sales · Mean £ 184,500

Semi-Detached

£ 200,250

4 sales · Mean £ 198,125

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

LE18 3UD has low crime rates — 22 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.2 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 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
  • Mercer News0.5 km
  • Select Convenience0.9 km
  • Little Hill Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Select Convenience1.0 km
  • Joseph Morris Butchers0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • South Leicester Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Navigation0.8 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Little Hill Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.6 km
  • Leicester6.5 km
  • Narborough7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mablowe Field0.1 km
  • Well Spring Hill0.1 km
  • Mablowe Field0.1 km
  • Foston Gate0.1 km
  • Herrick Way0.1 km