LE7 1GE is a sought-after residential area on Roman Way, 1.5km from Wanlip in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE7, LE7 1GE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Charnwood.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, up 10.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1GE are sourced from Output Area E00130681 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN WAY, LE7 1GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN WAY, LE7 1GE.
309
48
£ 40,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE7 1GE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE7 1GE combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£362k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £362k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1GE. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,500
12 sales · Mean £ 317,541
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE7 1GE has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Roundhill Academy
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Eastfield Primary School
The Merton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- TK Maxx0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Gills Off Licence0.5 km
- Greens Off Licence1.0 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Fosse Fitness 365 Ltd0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- Cinnabon0.7 km
- Dunelm0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Roberto Pizza1.0 km
- Frydales Ltd0.5 km
- Greggs plc0.8 km
- Syston Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hope & Anchor0.4 km
- Fosseway Bowls Club0.3 km
- Syston Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Midland Railway1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston0.7 km
- Sileby4.6 km
- Leicester7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Way0.2 km
- Roman Way0.2 km
- Bruxby Street0.2 km
- Bruxby Street0.3 km
- Barkby Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71GE · Data under Open Government Licence