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About

Syston East is a residential area situated on the eastern side of the town. It is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with some newer developments. The area is largely residential in nature, with local amenities concentrated along Melton Road.

The landscape is generally flat, with the northern boundary defined by the Midland Main Line railway. A notable feature is the presence of the Old Quarry, a local nature reserve offering walking paths and green space. This provides a contrast to the surrounding built environment.

Area overview

On average Syston East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Syston East is £52,172 per year. There are 1 schools in Syston East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Syston East is home to around 7,292 people, with a population density of about 4,127.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Syston East Population
7,292
Population density
4,127.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.72(-31%)
Shoplifting
13.17(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-37%)
Public order
6.58(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(-23%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,179
84.76%
Indian
611
8.38%
Other White
96
1.32%
Irish
65
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
64
0.88%
Total population: 7,290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,529
26.05%
No qualifications
1,227
20.91%
Level 3 (A level)
993
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
659
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,183
39.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,098
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
9.99%
Social rents from council
178
5.95%
Other social rented
157
5.24%
Total households: 2,994

Property prices in Syston East

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Syston East area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £501,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Syston East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Syston East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£377,000
Flats2£127,500
Semi-Detached47£270,000
Terraced23£210,000

10 years median price trend in Syston East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Syston East.

All postcodes in Syston East

LE72DR

Langham Close

LE72JF

College Road

LE72AE

Brookfield Street

LE72AU

Hungarton Drive

LE72PQ

Ash Drive

LE72AT

Oxford Street

LE72JZ

Sandford Road

LE72PR

Beech Drive

LE72DW

Jack Hardy Close

LE72DY

Oxford Court

LE72AW

St Johns Avenue

LE72LG

Wellington Street

LE72DD

Hallaton Drive

LE72LJ

Montague Avenue

LE72BL

Birchwood Close

LE72DN

John Frear Drive

LE72JD

Millers Close

LE72PY

Sycamore Close

LE72DP

Eatough Close

LE72EP

Melton Road

LE72AZ

Lime Close

LE72EG

Central Avenue

LE72JP

Merton Avenue

LE72LE

Victoria Street

LE72AQ

College Road

LE72JT

Melton Road

LE72LP

Trafalgar Close

LE72EA

Belvoir Drive

LE72JQ

Nelson Street

LE72PZ

Pine Drive

LE72AX

The Stiles

LE72BQ

Cambridge Close

LE72JR

St Annes Close

LE72FD

Magdalen Close

LE72JJ

Goodes Lane

LE72LA

Trinity Close

LE72DS

Blackfriars Road

LE72EL

Gloucester Avenue

LE72ET

Mostyn Avenue

LE72HH

Saxby Drive

LE72AY

University Close

LE72EW

Millstone Lane

LE72JE

Coplow Crescent

LE72PU

Chestnut Close

LE72EE

Central Avenue

LE72LF

Victoria Street

LE72PW

Lime Drive

LE72DE

Albion Parade

LE72FF

Wadham Close

LE72DT

Exeter Close

LE72FJ

Wolfson Close

LE72JN

Holmdale Road

LE72BY

Ruskin Avenue

LE72PT

Cherry Drive

LE72EH

East Avenue

LE72HF

Melton Road

LE72HJ

Manton Way

LE72FB

Linacre Crescent

LE72PS

Cedar Drive

LE72AF

Barkby Road

LE72DG

Pickwell Drive

LE72ZR

Ridgemere Close

LE72DZ

Brians Close

LE72EN

Melton Road

LE72DA

Greetham Way

LE72DF

Knossington Drive

LE72ES

Mostyn Avenue

LE72EJ

East Avenue

LE72DH

Loddington Close

LE72EB

Brighton Avenue

LE72JH

Goodes Avenue

LE72JW

Lincoln Drive

LE72AG

Barkby Road

LE72JY

Sandford Road

LE72AJ

Barkby Road

LE72EU

Mowbray Drive

LE72BT

Gamble Close

LE72AN

Keble Drive

LE72AP

Lodge Close

LE72HG

Exton Close

LE72JS

Melton Road

LE72AR

Oriel Drive

LE72LH

Plumtree Way

LE72AL

Orchard Way

LE72FA

Hertford Close

LE72JX

St Pauls Drive

LE72BZ

Pembroke Avenue

LE72ED

Brighton Avenue

LE72EZ

Tentercroft Avenue

LE72AB

Brookfield Avenue

LE72AS

Oxford Street

LE72DB

Greetham Way

LE72BU

Beeby Close

LE72BW

Quenby Crescent

LE72AA

Albion Street

LE72AH

Barkby Road

LE72JG

Cross Street

LE72AD

Brookfield Street

LE72EF

Central Avenue

LE72HL

Whissendine Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.