Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

BURNESTON WAY, LE18 3YE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNESTON WAY, LE18 3YE.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 3YE 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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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LE18 3YE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £281k, 89% 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.

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

LE18 3YE is a sought-after residential area on Burneston Way, 0.3km 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 3YE offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k. 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 3YE are sourced from Output Area E00131933 (shared with 22 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 3YE. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 281,500

2 sales · Mean £ 281,500

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

LE18 3YE has low crime rates — 13 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.6 km
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Glenmere Community Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.1 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Requires Improvement202 pupils1.4 km
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Brocks Hill Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Mercer News0.5 km
  • Morrisons Local0.7 km
  • Select Convenience0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Destiantion Deli LTD1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Neighbour Hub0.7 km
  • Menphys Charity0.8 km
  • Unique Physique0.9 km
  • Wigston Magna Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Wigston Shakes Bar1.0 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Old Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Wigston \& District Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Wigston Liberal Club0.7 km
  • Horse \& Trumpet0.6 km
  • Two Steeples0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Top Chef1.0 km
  • High Gain House1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston2.6 km
  • Leicester5.9 km
  • Narborough7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Glaisdale Road0.1 km
  • Glaisdale Road0.1 km
  • Kelmarsh Avenue0.1 km
  • Kelmarsh Avenue0.2 km
  • Harcourt Road0.2 km