Cottesbrooke Close is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 3QT is located in the Wigston Meadowcourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottesbrooke Close, Wigston, LE18 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 3UE, LE18 1PB, LE18 3QX, LE18 3QY, LE18 2HE, LE18 3WW, LE18 3SE, LE18 2LD, LE18 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE18 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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% | 47.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50% | 52.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE18 3QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 34.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 52.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 48.5% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 38.3% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.3% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 22.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 35.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.3% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 85.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.1% | 92.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottesbrooke Close was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottesbrooke Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 86th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Cottesbrooke Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-01-31 | £232,068 |
| 11 Cottesbrooke Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2015-08-24 | £256,413 |
| 1 Cottesbrooke Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-06-16 | £234,897 |
| 14 Cottesbrooke Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-04-26 | £297,121 |
| 12 Cottesbrooke Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2011-04-15 | £214,589 |
LE18 3QT 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 618 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 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | 2out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 1,261 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 | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,332 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 | 2,834 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Magna Methodist Church | Cross Street, Wigston | 162 yd | |
| Cuisine Of India | Kelmarsh Avenue, Wigston | 181 yd | |
| The Neighbour Hub | 66 Boulter Crescent, Wigston | 366 yd | |
| Unique Physique | Belvoir House, 30 Paddock Street | 402 yd | |
| Menphys Charity | 37 - 37A Bell Street, Wigston | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse \& Trumpet | Horse And Trumpet, Bull Head Street | 77 yd | |
| Two Steeples | 51 Bell Street, Wigston | 433 yd | |
| Old Crown Inn | 46 Moat Street, Wigston | 437 yd | |
| Old Crowns Kitchen | 46 Moat Street, Wigston | 437 yd | |
| Wigston \& District Conservative Club | 38 Long Street, Wigston | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Box | 31 Leicester Road, Wigston | 617 yd | |
| The Perfect Pizza Company | 15 Leicester Road, Wigston | 617 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 73 Leicester Road, Wigston | 617 yd | |
| Wigston Chinese | 45 Leicester Road, Wigston | 617 yd | |
| High Gain House | 71 Leicester Road, Wigston | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Bull Head Street, Wigston | 221 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-95 Moat Street, Wigston | 319 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street | 433 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston | 433 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Launceston Road, Wigston | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET | 504 yd | |
| Her Gym (Closed) Long Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Horsewell Community Centre Launceston Road | 748 yd | |
| Horsewell Lane Recreation Ground HORSEWELL LANE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Willow Park WILLOW PARK WILLOW PARK AYLESTONE LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| South Leicester Rfc WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 943 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.