Carlton Drive is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 1DG 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 Carlton Drive, Wigston, LE18 1DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 1ED, LE18 1FB, LE18 1DJ, LE18 1DB, LE18 1FR, LE18 1DH, LE18 1DY, LE18 1DF, LE18 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE18 1DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE18 1DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 20.3% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 62% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 46.8% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 35.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 18.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 19.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.2% | 67.7% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 82.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 83.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Drive was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carlton Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 6th lowest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2024-10-09 | £406,660 |
| 71 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-02-21 | £288,637 |
| 77 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-08-28 | £345,238 |
| 84 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2019-10-10 | £294,138 |
| 73 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-08-04 | £354,980 |
LE18 1DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | - not rated | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary School Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 1,887 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 Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Free Evangelical Church | Burleigh Avenue, Wigston | 462 yd | |
| Marmaris BBQ House | 98 - 100 Leicester Road, Wigston | 568 yd | |
| Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin | 92 Leicester Road, Wigston | 568 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | 32 Leicester Road, Wigston | 568 yd | |
| Insomnia | 282 Leicester Road, Wigston | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 114 Leicester Road, Wigston | 411 yd | |
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 568 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 568 yd | |
| Wigston \& District Conservative Club | 38 Long Street, Wigston | 691 yd | |
| Winchester Snooker Club | 2 Central Avenue, Wigston | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Fish Bar | 56 Leicester Road, Wigston | 568 yd | |
| Freshly Chopped | 282 Leicester Road, Wigston | 596 yd | |
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 603 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 603 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 768 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 768 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 784 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 979 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-95 Moat Street, Wigston | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 410 yd | |
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 693 yd | |
| Leicester Stage Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) Leicester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Her Gym (Closed) Long Street | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 830 yd |
| South Leicestershire College (Wigston Site) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Wigston Academy STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.