Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

CORNWALL ROAD, LE18 4XF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWALL ROAD, LE18 4XF.

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

207

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE18 4XF — age 54, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £218k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.

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

LE18 4XF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cornwall Road, 0.4km from Wigston, South in Wigston. Administratively it sits within South Wigston ward and the Harborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 35.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4XF are sourced from Output Area E00131875 (shared with 8 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 4XF. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

9 sales · Mean £ 205,222

Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

LE18 4XF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting32
Burglary18
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.4 km
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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Good581 pupils0.8 km
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South Wigston High School

Inadequate844 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.0 km
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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Good835 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • SLM Foods \& Beverage0.7 km
  • Cherry Stores0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Orchards News0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • 18520.7 km
  • Chartwell Arms0.7 km
  • Conservative Club0.6 km
  • South Wigston Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Fairfield Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.4 km
  • South Leicestershire College1.0 km
  • Kebab Nook0.6 km
  • Baxters Bakery Express0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Dhils Eats0.9 km
  • Royal Garden0.4 km
  • Little Desserts Leicester LTD0.9 km
  • Blue Breeze0.8 km
  • Pizza Oven0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston0.3 km
  • Narborough5.2 km
  • Leicester5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stafford Drive0.2 km
  • Cornwall Road0.2 km
  • Cornwall Road0.2 km
  • The Fairfield0.3 km
  • The Fairfield0.3 km