Paddock Street is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 2AN is located in the Wigston All Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Street, Wigston, LE18 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 2AJ, LE18 2AH, LE18 1AD, LE18 2AE, LE18 2AL, LE18 1PA, LE18 2AG, LE18 1NR, LE18 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE18 2AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 50.1% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.9% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 36.5% | 45.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 28.7% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 38.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 28.1% | 26.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 25.2% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 90.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Street was 482.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 381.8% higher than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Paddock Street has the highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 2nd highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Paddock Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-08-23 | £147,696 |
| 39 Paddock Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-07-25 | £100,206 |
| 26 Paddock Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-11-22 | £190,439 |
| 7 Paddock Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2023-09-13 | £193,082 |
| 13 Paddock Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-30 | £189,540 |
LE18 2AN 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 572 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 | 3out of 4 | 77 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,322 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 | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,962 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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 2,448 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 Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 3,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Physique | Belvoir House, 30 Paddock Street | 6 yd | |
| Subway | SUBWAY, 71 Long Street | 98 yd | |
| Cafe Bocca | 3 Bell Street, Wigston | 124 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Leicester Road, Wigston | 137 yd | |
| Menphys Charity | 37 - 37A Bell Street, Wigston | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston \& District Conservative Club | 38 Long Street, Wigston | 106 yd | |
| Two Steeples | 51 Bell Street, Wigston | 124 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 276 yd | |
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 276 yd | |
| Old Crown Inn | 46 Moat Street, Wigston | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Box | 31 Leicester Road, Wigston | 267 yd | |
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 267 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 267 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 267 yd | |
| High Gain House | 71 Leicester Road, Wigston | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 123 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 124 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 213 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-95 Moat Street, Wigston | 364 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 68 yd |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 104 yd | |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Her Gym (Closed) Long Street | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Horsewell Community Centre Launceston Road | 624 yd | |
| The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Wigston Academy (Site A) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| South Leicestershire College (Wigston Site) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 832 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.