Postcode LE7 1HY 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Syston West is £50,231 per year. The nearest station is Syston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Winfield Park.
Syston West has an average 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 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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 320 ft away from LE7 1HY.
Syston West near LE7 1HY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Syston | N/A | Walking directions to Syston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Winfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Archdale Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Archdale Street Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Syston area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £420,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £285,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 36 | £205,500 | £294 |
| Flats | 16 | £148,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,250 | £108,500 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £108,000 | £189,000 | £177,000 |
| 2018 | £291,000 | £110,250 | £215,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £120,000 | £212,500 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £292,500 | £125,000 | £220,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £307,500 | £134,000 | £249,975 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £382,500 | £134,500 | £270,559 | £210,500 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £140,000 | £277,000 | £209,950 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £127,500 | £266,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £397,750 | £135,000 | £280,850 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £317,000 | £155,500 | £208,000 | £207,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | £179 | £210 | £191 |
| 2017 | £224 | £203 | £213 | £198 |
| 2018 | £230 | £193 | £236 | £209 |
| 2019 | £245 | £200 | £240 | £214 |
| 2020 | £275 | £218 | £264 | £233 |
| 2021 | £288 | £221 | £271 | £246 |
| 2022 | £328 | £236 | £298 | £259 |
| 2023 | £338 | £245 | £315 | £300 |
| 2024 | £313 | £228 | £307 | £276 |
| 2025 | £317 | £223 | £308 | £291 |
| 2026 | £315 | £279 | £272 | £269 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 1HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2025 | 29, Cranmer Drive, Leicester, LE7 1HY | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 30, Hardwick Crescent, Leicester, LE7 1NY | Terraced | Freehold | £174,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 11, Hardwick Crescent, Leicester, LE7 1NY | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 144, Fosse Way, Leicester, LE7 1NG | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 140, Fosse Way, Leicester, LE7 1NG | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the LE7 1HY postcode area, located within Syston West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Fosse Way, Charnwood, LE7 1PA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Melton Road, Charnwood, LE7 2JA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | 1171 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JT | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE7 1HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Haynes
Syston - Elected 4 May 2023
David Graham Infield
Syston - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Katherine Braker
Syston - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Argar
Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE7 1HY records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LE7 1HY in Syston West is £268,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LE7 1HY, including St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (Good), The Roundhill Academy (Requires improvement) and The Merton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE7 1HY is Syston, about 319 m away.
LE7 1HY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE7 1HY is Edward Argar (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Haynes (Green Party), David Graham Infield (Green Party) and Sarah Katherine Braker (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.