Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

GLOUCESTER CRESCENT, LE18 4YH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER CRESCENT, LE18 4YH.

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

246

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 4YH 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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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 96% owned. LE18 4YH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 32.9% year-on-year.

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

LE18 4YH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gloucester Crescent, 0.8km from South Wigston 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 32.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4YH are sourced from Output Area E00131866 (shared with 15 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 4YH. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

10 sales · Mean £ 229,300

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

LE18 4YH has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement253 pupils0.5 km
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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Good835 pupils0.8 km
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Water Leys Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils1.1 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils1.2 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils1.2 km
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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Good581 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Parker And Bond Leisure0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army Centre0.9 km
  • SJ's Cafe0.5 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.3 km
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Istanbul Barbecue House0.9 km
  • Blue Breeze0.8 km
  • J&Js Dutchpot0.8 km
  • Royal Garden0.5 km
  • Canton Chef0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Tesco Aylestone Lane Express (2074)0.4 km
  • J F Milner0.5 km
  • News And Booze0.5 km
  • O A D Discount Ltd0.4 km
  • Pete's Treats0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chartwell Arms0.4 km
  • The Fairfield Inn0.5 km
  • The Aberdale Inn0.9 km
  • 18521.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston0.9 km
  • Leicester4.7 km
  • Narborough5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bedford Road0.0 km
  • Bedford Road0.0 km
  • Durham Drive0.2 km
  • Durham Drive0.2 km
  • Cornwall Road0.3 km