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LE7 1NU

Abbotts Close

Syston

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Detailed insights for LE7 1NU

Overview

Postcode LE7 1NU 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Syston West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Syston West is £50,231 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from LE7 1NU.

Flood risk

High

Syston West near LE7 1NU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Syston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE7 1NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Syston

N/A

Walking directions to Syston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE7 1NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWinfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Winfield Park
0.3 miArchdale Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Archdale Street Park

Area Profile

Population
170
Population density
8,095.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.11(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.45(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.17(-57%)
Public order
3.17(-54%)
Other theft
2.64(-54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
87.65%
Other
7
4.12%
Indian
6
3.53%
Other White
3
1.76%
African
1
0.59%
Total population: 170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
33
25.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
19.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
16.41%
No qualifications
18
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
14.06%
Total 16+ residents: 128

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
42.31%
Owns with a mortgage
20
25.64%
Owns outright
16
20.51%
Other social rented
7
8.97%
Shared ownership
1
1.28%
Total households: 78

Property prices in Syston

Median price£268,500
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £326K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Syston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£420,000£319
Semi-Detached41£285,000£307
Terraced36£205,500£294
Flats16£148,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Syston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Syston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Syston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Syston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Syston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 1NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 1NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202513, Abbotts Close, Leicester, LE7 1NUTerracedFreehold£233,000
07 Feb 202529, Cranmer Drive, Leicester, LE7 1HYTerracedFreehold£185,000
30 Jan 2026144, Fosse Way, Leicester, LE7 1NGDetachedFreehold£420,000
10 Jun 2025140, Fosse Way, Leicester, LE7 1NGDetachedFreehold£350,000
09 Jan 202630, Hardwick Crescent, Leicester, LE7 1NYTerracedFreehold£174,000

Schools

In the LE7 1NU postcode area, located within Syston West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE7 1NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryThe Merton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondaryThe Roundhill AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 1NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE7 1NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparFosse Way, Charnwood, LE7 1PAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAldiMelton Road, Charnwood, LE7 2JAWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco1171 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JTWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,328
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE7 1NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Haynes

Syston - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

David Graham Infield

Syston - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sarah Katherine Braker

Syston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Edward Argar

Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelton and SystonE14001357
WardSystonE05014686
ParishSystonE04005390
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Syston WestE02005361
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 017AE01025756
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LE7 1NU

Is LE7 1NU (Syston West) safe?

The area around LE7 1NU 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.

What is the average house price near LE7 1NU?

The median sale price around LE7 1NU in Syston West is £268,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE7 1NU?

There are 5 schools close to LE7 1NU, including St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (Good), The Merton Primary School (Good) and The Roundhill Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE7 1NU?

The closest station to LE7 1NU is Syston, about 390 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE7 1NU?

LE7 1NU 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).

Who represents LE7 1NU (Syston West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE7 1NU 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).

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Data Sources

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.