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Postcode sector · Wigston

Who lives in LE18 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in LE18 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Oadby and Wigston
Region
East Midlands
Population
11,182 (2024)
Population

Who lives in LE18 2

Residents
11,182
2024 estimate
Households
4,489
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 6.9% of residents. 16.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

LE18 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.6% of residents are female and 48.4% male.

LE18 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.6%51%
  • Male48.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.4% of adults in LE18 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.3% have never married.

LE18 2England
Married or civil partnership45.4%44.7%
Never married34.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.2%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.6% of residents in LE18 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

LE18 2
41%
38%
15%
England
  • Very good41.1%48.5%
  • Good37.6%33.7%
  • Fair15.4%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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