Postcode LE7 2EL is located in an urban city, within the Wreake Valley ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Syston East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Syston East is £52,172 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Syston East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Syston East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Syston East is £52,172 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE7 2EL.
Syston East near LE7 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Syston | N/A | Walking directions to Syston |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Wreake Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 70 | £449,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wreake Valley
In the LE7 2EL postcode area, located within Syston East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE7 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Barkby Road, Charnwood, LE7 2AF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 1227 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JT | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 1171 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Melton Road, Charnwood, LE7 2JA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Marks & Spencer | Alfred Belshaw Road, Charnwood, LE7 3FP | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
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 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris O'Neill
Wreake Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Laurie Needham
Wreake Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra Carol Woodward
Wreake Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Argar
Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.