Postcode LE7 1GU is located in an urban city, within the Syston ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Syston West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Syston West is £50,231 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Winfield Park.
Syston West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Syston West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Syston West is £50,231 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 136 ft away from LE7 1GU.
Syston West near LE7 1GU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Syston | N/A | Walking directions to Syston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Winfield Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £130,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £278,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Syston
In the LE7 1GU postcode area, located within Syston West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 1GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Melton Road, Charnwood, LE7 2JA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 1171 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 1227 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JT | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | Barkby Road, Charnwood, LE7 2AF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Fosse Way, Charnwood, LE7 1PA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.