Wigston Lane is in Aylestone, Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8TN is located in the Aylestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, LE2 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8TJ, LE2 8SP, LE2 8SL, LE2 8SE, LE2 8PA, LE2 8PB, LE2 8SG, LE2 8TH, LE2 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 8TN is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 46.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 LE2 8TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 39.1% | 50.3% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 34.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 45.1% | 45.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.6% | 19.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 32.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 85% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 89.8% | 86.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wigston Lane was 181.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wigston Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 163rd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Wigston Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2025-06-20 | £253,099 |
| 92 Wigston Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2022-10-28 | £267,188 |
| 92 Wigston Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-05-22 | £267,275 |
| 180 Wigston Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-11-16 | £302,473 |
| 182 Wigston Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-11-02 | £274,336 |
LE2 8TN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 5,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyres Monsell Primary School Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Business and Enterprise College Lyncote Road , LE3 2EL | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,608 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Course Centre 124 Wigston Lane , LE2 8TN | - not rated | 1 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-T Bubble | 652 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 356 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | 731 - 733 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 390 yd | |
| The Royal Lounge | 745 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 390 yd | |
| Aylestone Spice | 723 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 390 yd | |
| LCFC Belvoir Drive Training Ground | Lcfc Training Ground, Middlesex Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale Stone | Shop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road | 346 yd | |
| Leicester Banks Sports Club | 650 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 350 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd | 689 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 387 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Social Club Ltd | Old Aylestone Social Club, 1 Middleton Street | 556 yd | |
| Union Inn | 27 Middleton Street, Leicester | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cccakecouture | 8 Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 346 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 658 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 350 yd | |
| The Ocean | 4A Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 366 yd | |
| Piccadilly Pizza | 2 Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 366 yd | |
| Grace House | 6A Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 1 - 13 Lutterworth Road | 557 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 759 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 759 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | 1 Sturdee Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Aylestone Hall Gardens AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 534 yd |
| St Andrews Sports Club CANAL STREET | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 162.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.