Horwood Close is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 3QP 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 Horwood Close, Wigston, LE18 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 3QL, LE18 3QQ, LE18 3PR, LE18 3QJ, LE18 3QN, LE18 3QH, LE18 3QG, LE18 3PW, LE18 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE18 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.4% | 32% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 44.8% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 44.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 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 | 26.6% | 20.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 33.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 19.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 16.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 76.3% | 67.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 89.7% | 85.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 85.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.2% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horwood Close was 122.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% higher than the Wigston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horwood Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields and the 25th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Horwood Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-09-02 | £271,177 |
| 2 Horwood Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2018-01-24 | £264,086 |
| 3 Horwood Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-12-10 | £267,330 |
| 3 Horwood Close, Wigston, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-12-20 | £219,752 |
| 6 Horwood Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2006-06-16 | £241,664 |
LE18 3QP 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,580 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 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | - not rated | 143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Community 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 | 1,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,700 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 | 2,945 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 | 2,945 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 | 1,645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Community special school | 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 | 533 yd | |
| Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool | Meadow Community Primary School, Meadow Way | 572 yd | |
| Conners | 3 Spring Lane, Wigston | 692 yd | |
| Parklands Cafe | Parklands Leisure Centre, Washbrook Lane | 735 yd | |
| The Neighbour Hub | 66 Boulter Crescent, Wigston | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 114 Leicester Road, Wigston | 703 yd | |
| Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club | Old Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road | 770 yd | |
| Sikh Resource Centre | 48 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 787 yd | |
| William Wygston Pub | The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road | 816 yd | |
| Tap And Barrel | 58 Leicester Road, Wigston | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 788 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 788 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 788 yd | |
| High Gain House | 71 Leicester Road, Wigston | 788 yd | |
| Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri | 69 Leicester Road, Wigston | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 854 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 854 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Glenmere Community Primary School ESTORIL AVENUE | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Freer Community Centre LEICESTER ROAD | 890 yd | |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 890 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 | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.