Shardlow Road is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 1DY is located in the Wigston Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shardlow Road, Wigston, LE18 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 1DH, LE18 1DQ, LE18 1DD, LE18 1FR, LE18 1FW, LE18 1BB, LE18 1DG, LE18 1EB, LE18 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE18 1DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 36.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 47.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.5% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 21.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87% | 75.3% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.3% | 86.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 85.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shardlow Road was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shardlow Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 46th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 Shardlow Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-06-17 | £273,272 |
| 12 Shardlow Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-11-27 | £248,094 |
| 5 Shardlow Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-10-01 | £243,489 |
| 14 Shardlow Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-06-18 | £298,244 |
| 6 Shardlow Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-08-23 | £278,139 |
LE18 1DY 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Nursery School The Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5PB | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary School Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | - not rated | 897 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 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 875 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,966 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 | 762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,540 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 | 1,795 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 | 1,795 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 | 1,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Christian Church | 102 Central Avenue, Wigston | 553 yd | |
| Bethel Free Evangelical Church | Burleigh Avenue, Wigston | 592 yd | |
| Marmaris BBQ House | 98 - 100 Leicester Road, Wigston | 629 yd | |
| Best Kebab And Pizza/ Soeul Chikin | 92 Leicester Road, Wigston | 629 yd | |
| The Cake Solution | 32 Leicester Road, Wigston | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 114 Leicester Road, Wigston | 560 yd | |
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 629 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 629 yd | |
| Winchester Snooker Club | 2 Central Avenue, Wigston | 643 yd | |
| Chartwell Arms | Chartwell Drive, Wigston | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Breeze | 55 - 57 Queens Drive, Wigston | 611 yd | |
| Wigston Fish Bar | 56 Leicester Road, Wigston | 629 yd | |
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 667 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 667 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 897 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 1,010 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-95 Moat Street, Wigston | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 574 yd | |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 703 yd | |
| South Leicestershire College (Wigston Site) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Her Gym (Closed) Long Street | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Leicester Stage Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) Leicester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Wigston Academy STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 878 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 | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.