North Street is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 1PS 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 North Street, Wigston, LE18 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 1NS, LE18 1NF, LE18 1NX, LE18 1PF, LE18 1PH, LE18 1AJ, LE18 1NB, LE18 1NL, LE18 1DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE18 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE18 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 43.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39% | 37.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 18% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 1PS this area, 28.3% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 28.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 14.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.7% | 66.9% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 87.3% | 82.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 81.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.6% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 221.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.0% higher than the Wigston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields and the 10th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 North Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-08-30 | £214,874 |
| The Courtyard North Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-05 | £148,290 |
| 60 North Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-03-24 | £389,904 |
| Unit 1 North Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-06-12 | £163,025 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,127 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 | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 2out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 665 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,280 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,790 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 | 1,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,715 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 | 2,512 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 | 2,512 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 | 1,196 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Wakes Road, Wigston | 70 yd | |
| Conners | 3 Spring Lane, Wigston | 299 yd | |
| Subs (One Bowl Ltd) | 11 The Arcade, Wigston | 303 yd | |
| Vapelicious | 23 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd | |
| Saabs Grill Ltd | 53 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 114 Leicester Road, Wigston | 248 yd | |
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 319 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 319 yd | |
| Two Steeples | 51 Bell Street, Wigston | 445 yd | |
| Wigston \& District Conservative Club | 38 Long Street, Wigston | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd | |
| High Gain House | 71 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd | |
| Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri | 69 Leicester Road, Wigston | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 445 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 445 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-95 Moat Street, Wigston | 916 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 532 yd | |
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 568 yd | |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 624 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Her Gym (Closed) Long Street | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Leicester Stage Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) Leicester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.