Grange Road is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 1JL 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 Grange Road, Wigston, LE18 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 1JJ, LE18 1JT, LE18 1JE, LE18 1LE, LE18 1LD, LE18 1DE, LE18 1NY, LE18 1NP, LE18 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE18 1JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 54.9% | 48.3% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.7% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 27.8% | 31% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 47.8% | 45.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.9% | 21.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 30.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.7% | 66.1% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 91.2% | 81.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 81.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 18.2% | 0.9% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Wigston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields and the 86th lowest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Grange Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-06-18 | £292,030 |
| 89 Grange Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2018-01-04 | £156,051 |
| 83 Grange Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,250 | 2017-08-17 | £264,843 |
| 71 Grange Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-11-25 | £358,592 |
| 49 Grange Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-09-26 | £260,709 |
LE18 1JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | - not rated | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | - not rated | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 2out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,507 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,217 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 | 2,223 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 | 2,223 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 | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 282 Leicester Road, Wigston | 343 yd | |
| Bethel Free Evangelical Church | Burleigh Avenue, Wigston | 372 yd | |
| @281 | 281 Leicester Road, Wigston | 428 yd | |
| The Holiday Inn (Leicester Wigston) | The Holiday Inn, 297 - 299 Leicester Road | 480 yd | |
| Ameri-cans And Treats | 289B Leicester Road, Wigston | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 114 Leicester Road, Wigston | 328 yd | |
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 717 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 717 yd | |
| Two Steeples | 51 Bell Street, Wigston | 904 yd | |
| Wigston \& District Conservative Club | 38 Long Street, Wigston | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshly Chopped | 282 Leicester Road, Wigston | 343 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 594 yd | |
| Wigston Fish Bar | 56 Leicester Road, Wigston | 717 yd | |
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 726 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 594 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 904 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 168 yd | |
| Leicester Stage Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) Leicester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 932 yd | |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 1,055 yd |
| Knighton Park RING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.