Gayhurst Close, Wigston, LE18 3WA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE18 3WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51%	0.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49%	49%	0.0%	49.0%	0.0%

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 3WA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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	26.7%	26.7%	0.0%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	59.7%	-2.5%	44.2%	15.5%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8%	8.2%	0.2%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	2%	4.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.0%

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	51%	43%	-8.0%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	37.7%	39.1%	1.4%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	9.4%	14.4%	5.0%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	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	17.1%	18.5%	1.4%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.9%	9.9%	-10.0%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	9.9%	-5.6%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	10.7%	3.1%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	18.1%	3.0%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	31.7%	12.2%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	5.2%	1.2%	-4.0%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	11%	7.7%	-3.3%	3.1%	4.6%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	87.1%	84.2%	-2.9%	81.4%	2.8%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0%	3.2%	3.2%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.5% 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	93.9%	89.5%	-4.4%	83.2%	6.3%
European Union	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1.6%	3.5%	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	89.2%	-4.7%	83.2%	6.0%
10+ Years	0.6%	7.3%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Turkey	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	5.3%	1.7%	3.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Sikh	5.3%	0.9%	4.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Gayhurst Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gayhurst Close was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Wigston All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gayhurst Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Wigston All Saints and the 20th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LE18 3WA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Gayhurst Close are based on 12 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 Gayhurst Close, Wigston, LE18 3WA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE18 3WA

Average Price
£347,097

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£347,097

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gayhurst Close

Average Price
£367,515

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£367,515

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gayhurst CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Gayhurst Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-01-11	£261,120
8 Gayhurst Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-11-23	£420,164
3 Gayhurst Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2019-04-05	£371,771
3 Gayhurst Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£263,000	2016-05-06	£396,630
2 Gayhurst Close, Wigston, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2006-10-31	£374,422

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE18 3WA

Employment

LE18 3WA 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 3WA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	24
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	18
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR	- not rated	1,282 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	165 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD	4out of 4	612 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL	3out of 4	759 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH	3out of 4	949 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ	4out of 4	1,296 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT	2out of 4	1,611 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ	4out of 4	1,626 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP	4out of 4	1,734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS	3out of 4	1,822 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA	2out of 4	3,226 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	4,591 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,315 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	3,233 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	1,717 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP	- not rated	2,908 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR	3out of 4	3,064 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW	- not rated	3,820 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ	- not rated	3,967 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	287 yd
Cuisine Of India	Kelmarsh Avenue, Wigston	493 yd
The Neighbour Hub	66 Boulter Crescent, Wigston	577 yd
Conners	3 Spring Lane, Wigston	738 yd
Menphys Charity	37 - 37A Bell Street, Wigston	758 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horse \& Trumpet	Horse And Trumpet, Bull Head Street	741 yd
Two Steeples	51 Bell Street, Wigston	797 yd
Tap And Barrel	58 Leicester Road, Wigston	936 yd
William Wygston Pub	The William Wygston, 84 Leicester Road	936 yd
Wigston \& District Conservative Club	38 Long Street, Wigston	959 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Box	31 Leicester Road, Wigston	897 yd
The Perfect Pizza Company	15 Leicester Road, Wigston	897 yd
Domino's Pizza	73 Leicester Road, Wigston	897 yd
Wigston Chinese	45 Leicester Road, Wigston	897 yd
High Gain House	71 Leicester Road, Wigston	897 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Foodstore Ltd	Bull Head Street, Wigston	684 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, 22 Bell Street	797 yd
Iceland	10 - 14 Bell Street, Wigston	797 yd
Sainsbury's	71-95 Moat Street, Wigston	981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Meadow Community Primary School MEADOW WAY	grass pitches	284 yd
Glenmere Community Primary School ESTORIL AVENUE	grass pitches	579 yd
Unique Physique PADDOCK STREET	health and fitness suite	788 yd
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD	grass pitches	821 yd
Peace Memorial Park PADDOCK STREET	tennis courts	900 yd
Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	941 yd
Wigston Conservative Club LONG STREET		958 yd
All Saints Church Of England School LONG STREET	grass pitches	1,061 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	40.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LE18 3WA