Mere Road, Wigston, LE18 3RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE18 3RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	50.8%	52.4%	1.6%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	49.2%	47.6%	-1.6%	49.0%	-1.4%

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 3RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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	22.7%	22.6%	-0.1%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	56.9%	-6.6%	44.2%	12.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.9%	14.1%	8.2%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	6.3%	5.2%	-1.1%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	36%	41.5%	5.5%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	43.6%	37.1%	-6.5%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	14.9%	14.3%	-0.6%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	5.3%	4.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	1.2%	1.2%

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	24.3%	16.6%	-7.7%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	11.7%	-1.2%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.2%	-2.7%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	10.6%	8.1%	-2.5%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	17.8%	4.5%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	28.3%	9.5%	33.8%	-5.5%
Other	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Indian	7.3%	9.1%	1.8%	3.1%	6.0%
Pakistani	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	3%	3.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	1%	2%	1.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	88.4%	78%	-10.4%	81.4%	-3.4%
Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	93.1%	87.2%	-5.9%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	1%	3.4%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	2.6%	3%	0.4%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	5.4%	2.1%	5.6%	-0.2%
British Overseas	0%	1%	1.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	87.2%	-4.2%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	0%	10.4%	10.4%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0.7%	-7.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.9%	37.2%	1.7%
Christian	41.6%	46.2%	-4.6%
Hindu	7.4%	1.7%	5.7%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	4.7%	0.9%	3.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Mere Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mere Road was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% lower than the Wigston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mere Road has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields and the lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

🔎 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 3RL, 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 Mere Road are based on 146 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 Mere Road, Wigston, LE18 3RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE18 3RL

Average Price
£316,502

Semi-Detached
£295,585

Terraced
£335,328

Detached
£361,127

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mere Road

Average Price
£348,149

Semi-Detached
£330,948

Terraced
£333,951

Detached
£379,779

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mere Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
144 Mere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-03-28	£426,249
106 Mere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2023-07-03	£356,961
94 Mere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,750	2022-07-08	£272,937
58 Mere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-02-25	£302,890
136 Mere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-06-04	£315,106

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE18 3RL

Employment

LE18 3RL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LE18 3RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	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	1,478 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	279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD	4out of 4	379 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL	3out of 4	518 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH	3out of 4	1,075 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS	4out of 4	1,111 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	1,509 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP	4out of 4	1,622 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT	2out of 4	1,773 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS	3out of 4	1,983 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU	1out of 4	3,128 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	4,405 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,147 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	3,240 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	1,896 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP	- not rated	2,661 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR	3out of 4	2,869 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW	- not rated	3,679 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ	- not rated	3,742 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	359 yd
Parklands Cafe	Parklands Leisure Centre, Washbrook Lane	609 yd
The Neighbour Hub	66 Boulter Crescent, Wigston	694 yd
Cuisine Of India	Kelmarsh Avenue, Wigston	703 yd
Conners	3 Spring Lane, Wigston	799 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Two Steeples	51 Bell Street, Wigston	903 yd
Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club	Old Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road	926 yd
Horse \& Trumpet	Horse And Trumpet, Bull Head Street	950 yd
Tap And Barrel	58 Leicester Road, Wigston	993 yd
William Wygston Pub	The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Perfect Pizza Company	15 Leicester Road, Wigston	954 yd
Domino's Pizza	73 Leicester Road, Wigston	954 yd
Wigston Chinese	45 Leicester Road, Wigston	954 yd
High Gain House	71 Leicester Road, Wigston	954 yd
Queens Pizza \& Peri Peri	69 Leicester Road, Wigston	954 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Foodstore Ltd	Bull Head Street, Wigston	845 yd
Iceland	10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston	903 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street	903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Glenmere Community Primary School ESTORIL AVENUE	grass pitches	322 yd
The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY	grass pitches	360 yd
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD	grass pitches	600 yd
Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	675 yd
Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD	grass pitches	834 yd
Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	902 yd
Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET	health and fitness suite	909 yd
Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive	health and fitness suite	959 yd
Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET	tennis courts	1,043 yd
Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET		1,070 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	3.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	3.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	3.5%

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	63.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LE18 3RL