Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

MAGNA ROAD, LE18 4ZH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGNA ROAD, LE18 4ZH.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE18 4ZH 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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7/10
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Area Character

LE18 4ZH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LE18 4ZH is a safe, established residential area on Magna Road, 0.9km from Wigston, South in Wigston. Administratively it sits within South Wigston ward and the Harborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE18 4ZH are sourced from Output Area E00131861 (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 4ZH. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around LE18 4ZH is moderate at 52 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.4 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.6 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.6 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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South Wigston High School

Inadequate844 pupils0.9 km
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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Good581 pupils0.9 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield Community Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • SLM Foods \& Beverage0.3 km
  • Cherry Stores0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Orchards News0.5 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • 18520.4 km
  • The Plough1.0 km
  • Conservative Club0.5 km
  • South Wigston Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Elms Social And Ex Service Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • T(n)S Catering Management LTD0.9 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.7 km
  • Kebab Nook0.6 km
  • Baxters Bakery Express0.5 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co.0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Little Desserts Leicester LTD0.6 km
  • Blue Breeze0.7 km
  • Little Hill Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Oven0.6 km
  • Chicago Foods Leicester Limited0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Wigston0.7 km
  • Narborough5.4 km
  • Leicester5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lansdowne Grove0.3 km
  • Lansdowne Grove0.3 km
  • Taylor's Bridge Road0.3 km
  • Guthlaxton College0.4 km
  • South Leicestershire College0.4 km