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Syston

About

Syston ward is located in the northeastern part of the Charnwood borough. It encompasses the town of Syston itself and its immediate surrounding residential areas, sitting between the A46 and the River Wreake. The area is primarily residential with local shopping parades serving the community. Its position provides direct road and rail links to Leicester and other parts of Leicestershire.

The ward includes the historic core of Syston along Melton Road. A notable local feature is the Syston and District Social Club, a longstanding community hub. Open spaces include Barkby Road Recreation Ground. The area's character is shaped by its mix of housing developments from different eras, from older terraced homes to more modern estates, all within a defined urban boundary.

Area overview

On average Syston has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Syston is £50,901 per year. There are 3 schools in Syston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Syston

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Syston area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £725,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£396,250	£305,125	£338,125	£471,250	£534,500
Flats	17	£135,000	£113,000	£129,950	£149,950	£194,400
Semi-Detached	57	£276,000	£205,000	£240,000	£307,150	£347,800
Terraced	44	£207,000	£145,750	£180,000	£239,500	£310,875

10 years median price trend in Syston

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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