Arnold Avenue is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 4LA is located in the South Wigston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnold Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 4LB, LE18 4LF, LE18 4LU, LE18 4SE, LE18 4LQ, LE18 4LT, LE18 4LN, LE18 4LJ, LE18 4TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE18 4LA, 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 | 56.6% | 52.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 43.4% | 47.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE18 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 50.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 26.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 39.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.3% | 22.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 13.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 21.2% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 23.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 91.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 94.5% | 90.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 90.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Avenue was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the South Wigston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arnold Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Wigston and the 79th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Arnold Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2023-03-20 | £146,279 |
| 21 Arnold Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-06 | £147,181 |
| 1 Arnold Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-11-11 | £140,864 |
| 2 Arnold Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2019-05-10 | £162,780 |
| 13 Arnold Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2018-01-19 | £160,490 |
LE18 4LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Cheshire Drive , South Wigston LE18 4WA | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Primary School Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT | 2out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,156 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 | 1,758 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 | 906 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxters Bakery Express | 5 - 7 Canal Street, Wigston | 235 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 56A Blaby Road, Wigston | 278 yd | |
| Kebab Nook | 93 Blaby Road, Wigston | 302 yd | |
| Step Out Youth Group | Elliott Hall, 14 Albion Street | 362 yd | |
| The Retro Suite | Retro Suite, 53 - 57 Blaby Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | 50 Blaby Road, Wigston | 278 yd | |
| South Wigston Working Mens Club | Blaby Road, Wigston | 302 yd | |
| The Fairfield Inn | Fairfield PH, Gloucester Crescent | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Diner | 50G Blaby Road, Wigston | 270 yd | |
| New Garden | 50A Blaby Road, Wigston | 278 yd | |
| ChipStop | Chip Stop, 50B Blaby Road | 298 yd | |
| Krispyland Chicken And Grill | 71 Blaby Road, Wigston | 302 yd | |
| Tadoori Kitchen | 87 Blaby Road, Wigston | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd | 79 Blaby Road, Wigston | 302 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | Unit 8, Shire Court | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blaby Road Park BLABY ROAD | grass pitches | 64 yd |
| South Leicestershire College (South Wigston Campus) BLABY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| The Fitness Bank CORNWALL BUSINESS CENTRE CORNWALL BUSINESS CENTRE CORNWALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Wigston Pool And Fitness Centre WIGSTON SWIMMING POOL WIGSTON SWIMMING POOL STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Wigston College STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| South Wigston High School Sports Academy ST. THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Wigston Academy STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| South Leicestershire College (Wigston Site) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| William Gunning Park WILLIAM GUNNING PARK WILLIAM GUNNING PARK SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Wigston Academy (Site A) (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 947 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.