Newton Lane is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 3SH 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 Newton Lane, Wigston, LE18 3SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE18 3SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.7% | 53.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (89.9%) 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% | 59.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17% | 12.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 12.9% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 21.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 38.6% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 11.5% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 76.9% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 95.9% | 88.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 89% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Lane was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 49th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 513.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Newton Lane, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-01-05 | £517,650 |
| 95 Newton Lane, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-09-30 | £583,299 |
| Folly Farm Newton Lane, Wigston, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2018-06-01 | £809,940 |
| Alfrace Newton Lane, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2016-03-31 | £750,537 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thythorn Field Community Primary School Bideford Close , LE18 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,584 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 | 2,633 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneygate School 6 London Road , Great Glen LE8 9DJ | - not rated | 4,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 30.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 70.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.