Postcode Analysis Oadby and Wigston, East Midlands

LE18 9HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE18 9HG.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson38
Shoplifting27

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good235 pupils0.1 km
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Little Hill Primary

Good418 pupils0.4 km
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.4 km
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Wigston Academy

Good1331 pupils0.7 km
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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The Meadow Community Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Wigston College

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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