Postcode LE7 1YP 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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.
Syston West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Syston West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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 road, approximately 162 ft away from LE7 1YP.
Syston West near LE7 1YP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 1YP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 9, Sedgefield Drive, Leicester, LE7 1YU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £204,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 8A, Sedgefield Drive, Leicester, LE7 1YU | Flats | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 62, Sedgefield Drive, Leicester, LE7 1YU | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 15, Moorland Road, Leicester, LE7 1YJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £203,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 2, Moorland Road, Leicester, LE7 1YJ | Terraced | Freehold | £217,000 |
In the LE7 1YP postcode area, located within Syston West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 1YP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for LE7 1YP, 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 1YP records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1YP in Syston West is £268,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to LE7 1YP, including The Roundhill Academy (Requires improvement), Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE7 1YP is Syston, about 785 m away.
LE7 1YP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,665 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 1YP 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.