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LE7 2FF

Wadham Close

Syston

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Detailed insights for LE7 2FF

Overview

Postcode LE7 2FF is located in an urban city, within the Syston ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Syston East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Syston East is £52,172 per year. The nearest station is Syston, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Deville Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Syston East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,042 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Syston East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Syston East is £52,172 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE7 2FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Syston East near LE7 2FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for LE7 2FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Syston

N/A

Walking directions to Syston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE7 2FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDeville ParkSmallWalking directions to Deville Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
4,925.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.19(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.38(-68%)
Public order
4.71(-32%)
Vehicle crime
2.69(-35%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
62.12%
Indian
70
26.52%
Other
10
3.79%
Other Asian
6
2.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.52%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
46.81%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.23%
No qualifications
22
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
79.76%
Shared ownership
7
8.33%
Owns outright
5
5.95%
Social rents from council
2
2.38%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.38%
Total households: 84

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 2FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE7 2FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202512, Wadham Close, Leicester, LE7 2FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
30 Jun 20254, Wadham Close, Leicester, LE7 2FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,500
19 Mar 20267, Magdalen Close, Leicester, LE7 2FDTerracedFreehold£310,000
05 Jun 202620, Linacre Crescent, Leicester, LE7 2FBDetachedFreehold£350,000
13 Oct 20258, Linacre Crescent, Leicester, LE7 2FBTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE7 2FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Merton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryThe Pochin SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.9 miSecondaryWreake Valley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 2FF, 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 EastE02005362
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 018AE01025752
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE7 2FF

Is LE7 2FF (Syston East) safe?

The area around LE7 2FF records about 41 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE7 2FF?

The median sale price around LE7 2FF in Syston East is £268,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE7 2FF?

There are 4 schools close to LE7 2FF, including The Merton Primary School (Good), The Pochin School (Outstanding) and Wreake Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE7 2FF?

The closest station to LE7 2FF is Syston, about 1,541 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE7 2FF?

LE7 2FF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE7 2FF (Syston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE7 2FF 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.