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Syston East

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Syston East Population

7,292

Population density

4,127.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,179

84.76%

Indian

611

8.38%

Other White

1.32%

Irish

0.89%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.88%

Total population: 7,290

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£377,000	£242,000	£325,000	£425,000	£500,251
Flats	2	£127,500	£125,250	£126,250	£128,750	£129,750
Semi-Detached	47	£270,000	£215,000	£233,500	£312,500	£344,900
Terraced	23	£210,000	£114,200	£185,000	£266,475	£319,500

10 years median price trend in Syston East

All postcodes in Syston East

LE72PX

Oak Drive

LE72BX

Balliol Avenue

LE72FE

Somerville Close

LE72GF

St Hildas Close

LE72JL

Goodes Lane

LE72DL

Empingham Drive

LE72FW

Syston

LE72LL

Southfield Avenue

LE72DJ

Cottesmore Close

LE72LN

Dalley Close

LE72FX

Wreake Valley

LE72DQ

Empingham Drive

LE72EY

Tentercroft Avenue

LE72JA

Albert Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail