Bradgate Drive is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 1HA 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 Bradgate Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 1HB, LE18 1HG, LE18 1HF, LE18 1BR, LE2 6HT, LE18 1HD, LE18 1HE, LE18 1HU, LE18 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE18 1HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.7% | 49.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 26.1% | 39.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 41.3% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 47.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 20.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 27.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 18.7% | 23.9% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 20.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 67.3% | 59.5% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 74.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 74.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.3% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 4.6% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 13.1% | 1.7% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradgate Drive was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Wigston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradgate Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields and the 59th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 256.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bradgate Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-04 | £306,218 |
| 12 Bradgate Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-12-08 | £177,794 |
| 6 Bradgate Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2023-11-03 | £221,990 |
| 30 Bradgate Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-12-21 | £270,804 |
| 18 Bradgate Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-11-11 | £228,160 |
LE18 1HA 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 | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 1,948 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 | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Cheshire Drive , South Wigston LE18 4WA | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,265 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 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 2,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia | 297 - 299 Leicester Road, Wigston | 611 yd | |
| Bethel Free Evangelical Church | Burleigh Avenue, Wigston | 642 yd | |
| Ameri-cans And Treats | 289B Leicester Road, Wigston | 647 yd | |
| The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston) | The Holiday Inn, 297 - 299 Leicester Road | 666 yd | |
| @281 | 281 Leicester Road, Wigston | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aberdale Inn | Aberdale Inn, 111 Shackerdale Road | 133 yd | |
| Chartwell Arms | Chartwell Drive, Wigston | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Shack | 84 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 221 yd | |
| Istanbul Barbecue House | 94 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 221 yd | |
| Don Carlo's | 88 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 221 yd | |
| Dhils Eats | 246 Aylestone Lane, Wigston | 520 yd | |
| I-Dragon | 99 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Leicester Stage Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) Leicester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 871 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 | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.