Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

COUNTESTHORPE ROAD, LE18 4PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUNTESTHORPE ROAD, LE18 4PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

399

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 4PJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LE18 4PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LE18 4PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Countesthorpe Road, 0.6km from South Wigston in Wigston. Administratively it sits within South Wigston ward and the Harborough constituency.

This is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4PJ are sourced from Output Area E00131862 (shared with 10 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 4PJ. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LE18 4PJ is moderate at 56 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Good581 pupils0.4 km
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South Wigston High School

Inadequate844 pupils0.4 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.2 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.4 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.4 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils1.4 km
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Rolleston Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Jhoots Chemist0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • 7 Days Convenience Store0.4 km
  • B And S News0.1 km
  • J F Milners0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Conservative Club0.5 km
  • South Wigston Working Mens Club0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Big China0.4 km
  • ChipStop0.5 km
  • Krispyland Chicken And Grill0.4 km
  • Pizza Oven0.2 km
  • Little Desserts Leicester LTD0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Kebab Nook0.4 km
  • Baxters Bakery Express0.4 km
  • Red Latern0.5 km
  • The Sandwich Bar At RRD0.7 km
  • Tree House Cafe0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston0.7 km
  • Narborough4.7 km
  • Leicester6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Irlam Street0.1 km
  • Park Road0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Grove0.2 km
  • Timber Street0.2 km
  • Leopold Street0.4 km