Grasmere Road, Wigston, LE18 3RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE18 3RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	54.1%	3.0%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	48.9%	45.9%	-3.0%	49.0%	-3.1%

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 vicinity of LE18 3RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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	20.7%	18%	-2.7%	37.9%	-19.9%
Married: Opposite sex	67.9%	64.3%	-3.6%	44.2%	20.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	3.6%	4.3%	0.7%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	7.5%	12.5%	5.0%	6.1%	6.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.8%	47.3%	2.5%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	38.5%	31.5%	-7.0%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	13.9%	16.1%	2.2%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%	0.5%

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	22.1%	23.7%	1.6%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	9.1%	-3.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	8.7%	-3.4%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	9.9%	3.1%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	15.8%	0.8%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	27.1%	30.4%	3.3%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	5.7%	10.6%	4.9%	3.1%	7.5%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	0.8%	1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	92.7%	85%	-7.7%	81.4%	3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	97.2%	91.4%	-5.8%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	91.1%	-6.1%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.7%	37.2%	-12.5%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Hindu	8.6%	1.7%	6.9%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Grasmere Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Road was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Wigston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Grasmere Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE18 3RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Grasmere Road are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grasmere Road, Wigston, LE18 3RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE18 3RG

Average Price
£315,079

Semi-Detached
£303,848

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£317,671

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grasmere Road

Average Price
£321,944

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£321,944

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grasmere Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 Grasmere Road, Wigston, Leicester Detached, an established residential building	£288,000	2023-09-05	£306,880
29 Grasmere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£297,000	2023-05-17	£310,652
50 Grasmere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-11-04	£338,937
60 Grasmere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2021-09-08	£332,014
39 Grasmere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£281,000	2021-05-21	£332,720

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE18 3RG

Employment

LE18 3RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LE18 3RG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	1,517 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ	2out of 4	322 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD	4out of 4	341 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL	3out of 4	472 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS	4out of 4	1,059 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ	4out of 4	1,493 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP	4out of 4	1,607 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT	2out of 4	1,806 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU	1out of 4	3,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,367 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,112 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	3,241 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	1,932 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP	- not rated	2,612 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR	3out of 4	2,829 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW	- not rated	3,650 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ	- not rated	3,697 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meadow Community Primary School \& Preschool	Meadow Community Primary School, Meadow Way	392 yd
Parklands Cafe	Parklands Leisure Centre, Washbrook Lane	562 yd
The Neighbour Hub	66 Boulter Crescent, Wigston	724 yd
Cuisine Of India	Kelmarsh Avenue, Wigston	747 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Wakes Road, Wigston	810 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club	Old Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road	874 yd
Two Steeples	51 Bell Street, Wigston	929 yd
Horse \& Trumpet	Horse And Trumpet, Bull Head Street	994 yd
Tap And Barrel	58 Leicester Road, Wigston	1,009 yd
William Wygston Pub	The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road	1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Perfect Pizza Company	15 Leicester Road, Wigston	971 yd
Domino's Pizza	73 Leicester Road, Wigston	971 yd
Wigston Chinese	45 Leicester Road, Wigston	971 yd
High Gain House	71 Leicester Road, Wigston	971 yd
Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri	69 Leicester Road, Wigston	971 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Foodstore Ltd	Bull Head Street, Wigston	882 yd
Iceland	10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston	929 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street	929 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Glenmere Community Primary School ESTORIL AVENUE	grass pitches	275 yd
The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY	grass pitches	393 yd
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD	grass pitches	559 yd
Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	623 yd
Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD	grass pitches	782 yd
Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	849 yd
Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive	health and fitness suite	906 yd
Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET	health and fitness suite	938 yd
Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE	grass pitches	1,064 yd
Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET	tennis courts	1,074 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	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%

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	27.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LE18 3RG