LE18 9HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wigston in Wigston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wigston All Saints ward and the Harborough constituency.
This is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE18 9HG are sourced from Output Area E00131889 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE18 9HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 9HG.
248
40
£ 35,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE18 9HG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE18 9HG has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE18 9HG. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE18 9HG is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Wigston Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Wigston College
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Little Hill Pharmacy0.9 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
- Joseph Morris Butchers0.6 km
- Rijoke Supermarket0.3 km
- Supreme Booze Ltd0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Plough0.2 km
- Winchester Snooker Club0.2 km
- William Wygston Pub0.3 km
- Horse \& Trumpet0.4 km
- Tap And Barrel0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Saabs Grill Ltd0.3 km
- Central Avenue Christian Church0.3 km
- Conners0.4 km
- Marmaris Meze Ltd0.3 km
- Buddies0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subs0.3 km
- The Perfect Pizza Company0.3 km
- Blue Breeze0.7 km
- Little Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
- High Gain House0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston1.7 km
- Leicester5.4 km
- Narborough6.6 km
Bus Stops
- County Record Office0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Long Street0.2 km
- Kings Drive0.2 km
- Kings Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE189HG · Data under Open Government Licence