Cross Street, Wigston, LE18 2LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE18 2LD 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%

Partnership Status

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 2LD, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Cross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross 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.

Cross 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LE18 2LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cross Street are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oadby And Wigston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cross Street, Wigston, LE18 2LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE18 2LD

Average Price
£160,454

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,454

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Street

Average Price
£168,903

Semi-Detached
£223,502

Terraced
£179,674

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,823

Other
£122,390

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Lanes Court Cross Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-10-25	£174,229
3 Lanes Court Cross Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-08-02	£163,441
11 Lanes Court Cross Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-08-18	£153,009
8 Lanes Court Cross Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£153,000	2022-10-21	£142,204
2 Lanes Court Cross Street, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£147,000	2019-08-30	£159,264

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE18 2LD

Employment

LE18 2LD 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR	- not rated	452 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	349 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ	4out of 4	469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ	2out of 4	750 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD	4out of 4	1,408 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT	2out of 4	799 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS	3out of 4	1,008 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA	2out of 4	2,414 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ	4out of 4	2,445 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP	4out of 4	2,549 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ	- not rated	4,636 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,274 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,688 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	889 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR	3out of 4	3,195 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP	- not rated	3,301 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW	- not rated	3,709 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE	- not rated	4,026 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wigston Magna Methodist Church	Cross Street, Wigston	50 yd
Unique Physique	Belvoir House, 30 Paddock Street	310 yd
Cuisine Of India	Kelmarsh Avenue, Wigston	338 yd
Cafe Bocca	3 Bell Street, Wigston	390 yd
Menphys Charity	37 - 37A Bell Street, Wigston	392 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horse \& Trumpet	Horse And Trumpet, Bull Head Street	100 yd
Old Crown Inn	46 Moat Street, Wigston	261 yd
Old Crowns Kitchen	46 Moat Street, Wigston	261 yd
Two Steeples	51 Bell Street, Wigston	390 yd
Wigston \& District Conservative Club	38 Long Street, Wigston	403 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Box	31 Leicester Road, Wigston	568 yd
The Perfect Pizza Company	15 Leicester Road, Wigston	568 yd
Domino's Pizza	73 Leicester Road, Wigston	568 yd
Wigston Chinese	45 Leicester Road, Wigston	568 yd
High Gain House	71 Leicester Road, Wigston	568 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	71-95 Moat Street, Wigston	151 yd
Aldi Foodstore Ltd	Bull Head Street, Wigston	231 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street	390 yd
Iceland	10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston	390 yd
Co-Operative Supermarket	Launceston Road, Wigston	898 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET	tennis courts	263 yd
Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET	health and fitness suite	336 yd
Her Gym (Closed) Long Street	health and fitness suite	367 yd
Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET		401 yd
All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET	grass pitches	452 yd
Horsewell Community Centre Launceston Road		575 yd
The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY	grass pitches	688 yd
Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE	grass pitches	689 yd
Horsewell Lane Recreation Ground HORSEWELL LANE	grass pitches	771 yd
Wigston Academy (Site A) (Closed) Station Road	grass pitches	828 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.49 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.49 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LE18 2LD