LE18 3XW is a sought-after residential area on Nidderdale Road, 0.2km from Wigston Magna in Wigston. Administratively it sits within Wigston Meadowcourt ward and the Harborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE18, LE18 3XW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 42.0% 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 3XW are sourced from Output Area E00131932 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIDDERDALE ROAD, LE18 3XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIDDERDALE ROAD, LE18 3XW.
249
53
£ 41,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE18 3XW combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£260k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 42.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 3XW. The average age is 52.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,000
6 sales · Mean £ 233,666
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE18 3XW has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
The Meadow Community Primary School
Glenmere Community Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Brocks Hill Primary School
Gartree High School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Beauchamp College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool0.6 km
- The Neighbour Hub0.8 km
- Menphys Charity1.0 km
- Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.9 km
- Cuisine Of India0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Joseph Morris Butchers0.7 km
- Mercer News0.8 km
- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Select Convenience0.6 km
- Leicester South Foodbank0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Horse \& Trumpet0.8 km
- Wigston Liberal Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston2.9 km
- Leicester6.0 km
- Narborough7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kelmarsh Avenue0.1 km
- Rosedale Road0.1 km
- Kelmarsh Avenue0.1 km
- Glaisdale Road0.3 km
- Glaisdale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE183XW · Data under Open Government Licence