Glengate is in Wigston and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE18 4SP 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 Glengate, Wigston, LE18 4SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE18 4SQ, LE18 4TH, LE18 4SA, LE18 4SD, LE18 4ST, LE18 4TJ, LE18 4SL, LE18 4PB, LE18 4SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE18 4SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 53.5% | 53.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 31.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 43.5% | 41.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 43.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.2% | 19.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 83.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 95.6% | 90.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glengate was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the South Wigston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glengate has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Wigston and the 79th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Glengate, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-10-03 | £153,000 |
| 14 Glengate, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2022-09-30 | £188,207 |
| 38 Glengate, Wigston, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2022-09-16 | £165,963 |
| 24 Glengate, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-07-21 | £65,580 |
| 24A Glengate, Wigston, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-07-06 | £65,580 |
LE18 4SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 1,599 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Cheshire Drive , South Wigston LE18 4WA | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Primary School Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT | 2out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 4,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,031 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 | 1,581 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 | 1,161 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step Out Youth Group | Elliott Hall, 14 Albion Street | 98 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 56A Blaby Road, Wigston | 111 yd | |
| Kebab Nook | 93 Blaby Road, Wigston | 153 yd | |
| Baxters Bakery Express | 5 - 7 Canal Street, Wigston | 171 yd | |
| The Retro Suite | Retro Suite, 53 - 57 Blaby Road | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | 50 Blaby Road, Wigston | 111 yd | |
| South Wigston Working Mens Club | Blaby Road, Wigston | 155 yd | |
| The Fairfield Inn | Fairfield PH, Gloucester Crescent | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Diner | 50G Blaby Road, Wigston | 106 yd | |
| New Garden | 50A Blaby Road, Wigston | 111 yd | |
| ChipStop | Chip Stop, 50B Blaby Road | 121 yd | |
| Tadoori Kitchen | 87 Blaby Road, Wigston | 155 yd | |
| Krispyland Chicken And Grill | 71 Blaby Road, Wigston | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd | 79 Blaby Road, Wigston | 155 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | Unit 8, Shire Court | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College (South Wigston Campus) BLABY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Blaby Road Park BLABY ROAD | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| The Fitness Bank CORNWALL BUSINESS CENTRE CORNWALL BUSINESS CENTRE CORNWALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| South Wigston High School Sports Academy ST. THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Wigston Pool And Fitness Centre WIGSTON SWIMMING POOL WIGSTON SWIMMING POOL STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| William Gunning Park WILLIAM GUNNING PARK WILLIAM GUNNING PARK SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Wigston College STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| H.M.Y.O.I. Glen Parva (Closed) Tigers Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.