Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

CORNWALL ROAD, LE18 4XG House Prices & Local Information

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

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

336

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 4XG 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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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE18 4XG spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LE18 4XG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cornwall Road, 0.2km from Wigston, South in Wigston. Administratively it sits within South Wigston ward and the Harborough constituency.

For families considering a move, LE18 4XG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4XG are sourced from Output Area E00131874 (shared with 12 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 4XG. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

8 sales · Mean £ 210,812

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

LE18 4XG has low crime rates — 49 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 offences80
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order16

school Local Schools

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South Wigston High School

Inadequate844 pupils0.6 km
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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Good581 pupils0.6 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.9 km
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Rolleston Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • SLM Foods \& Beverage0.8 km
  • Cherry Stores0.8 km
  • Orchards News0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • 7 Days Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • 18520.7 km
  • Chartwell Arms0.9 km
  • Conservative Club0.4 km
  • South Wigston Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • The Fairfield Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.6 km
  • Kebab Nook0.4 km
  • Baxters Bakery Express0.4 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.6 km
  • Gorkha 88480.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Royal Garden0.4 km
  • Little Desserts Leicester LTD0.7 km
  • Blue Breeze0.9 km
  • Pizza Oven0.7 km
  • Chicago Foods Leicester Limited0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston0.1 km
  • Narborough5.0 km
  • Leicester5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stafford Drive0.1 km
  • South Wigston Rail Station0.2 km
  • Marstown Avenue0.2 km
  • Station Approach0.2 km
  • South Wigston Rail Station0.2 km