Kings Drive is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 1AG is located in the Wigston St Wolstan's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Drive, Wigston, LE18 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 1AP, LE18 1AF, LE18 1AE, LE18 1DR, LE18 1NR, LE18 1DX, LE18 1AJ, LE18 1AL, LE18 1DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE18 1AG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 63.1% | 57.1% | -6.0% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 36.9% | 42.9% | 6.0% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 28.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 10.3% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 32.4% | 21% | -11.4% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 22.6% | 28.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -19.9% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 27.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% |
| Very bad health | 12.1% | 3.4% | -8.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LE18 1AG this area, 39% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 39% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 21.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 80.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 93.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 92.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Drive was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Drive has the 22nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 70th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kings Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-10-23 | £249,017 |
LE18 1AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE18 1AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | 2out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,414 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris BBQ House | 98 - 100 Leicester Road, Wigston | 115 yd | |
| Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin | 92 Leicester Road, Wigston | 115 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | 32 Leicester Road, Wigston | 115 yd | |
| Mrs T's Pantry | 27 Leicester Road, Wigston | 142 yd | |
| Wigston Shakes Bar | 35 Leicester Road, Wigston | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 115 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 115 yd | |
| Wigston \& District Conservative Club | 38 Long Street, Wigston | 250 yd | |
| Two Steeples | 51 Bell Street, Wigston | 303 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 114 Leicester Road, Wigston | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Fish Bar | 56 Leicester Road, Wigston | 115 yd | |
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 155 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 155 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 155 yd | |
| High Gain House | 71 Leicester Road, Wigston | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 303 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 303 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-95 Moat Street, Wigston | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 252 yd | |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Her Gym (Closed) Long Street | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 662 yd | |
| The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Horsewell Community Centre Launceston Road | 796 yd | |
| South Leicestershire College (Wigston Site) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 835 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.