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LE7 1YE

Swan Way

Syston

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Detailed insights for LE7 1YE

Overview

Postcode LE7 1YE 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Winfield Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Syston West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Syston West has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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.

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 road, approximately 268 ft away from LE7 1YE.

Flood risk

Medium

Syston West near LE7 1YE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Syston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE7 1YE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Syston

N/A

Walking directions to Syston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE7 1YE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWinfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Winfield Park
0.4 miArchdale Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Archdale Street Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
4,775.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.8(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-9%)
Burglary
4.52(+36%)
Public order
3.77(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.01(-27%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
77.94%
Indian
36
13.24%
African
10
3.68%
Other White
9
3.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.7%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.86%
No qualifications
37
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
32.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.74%
Owns outright
37
27.01%
Other social rented
6
4.38%
Shared ownership
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 1YE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 1YE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202615, Moorland Road, Leicester, LE7 1YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000
18 Jul 20252, Moorland Road, Leicester, LE7 1YJTerracedFreehold£217,000
11 Jul 202525, Moorland Road, Leicester, LE7 1YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
22 May 20269, Sedgefield Drive, Leicester, LE7 1YUSemi-DetachedFreehold£204,000
09 Mar 20268A, Sedgefield Drive, Leicester, LE7 1YUFlatsFreehold£185,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE7 1YE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miSecondaryThe Roundhill AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.8 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miPrimaryBishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 1YE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE7 1YE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparFosse Way, Charnwood, LE7 1PAWalking directions to Spar

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 1YE, 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 017BE01025757
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LE7 1YE

Is LE7 1YE (Syston West) safe?

The area around LE7 1YE records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1YE?

The median sale price around LE7 1YE 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 1YE?

There are 3 schools close to LE7 1YE, including The Roundhill Academy (Requires improvement), St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (Good) and Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE7 1YE?

The closest station to LE7 1YE is Syston, about 819 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE7 1YE?

LE7 1YE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.