Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

WILLOW WALK, LE7 1GF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW WALK, LE7 1GF.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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.

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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE7 1GF spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE7 1GF is a safe, established residential area on Willow Walk, 1.2km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Charnwood.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 2.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00130690 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1GF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian27.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 258,000

10 sales · Mean £ 240,500

Detached

£ 208,000

1 sales · Mean £ 208,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE7 1GF has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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The Roundhill Academy

Inadequate832 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good1.3 km
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The Merton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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Wreake Valley Academy

Good879 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Syston Service Station0.2 km
  • MACE Express0.7 km
  • Scott & Cathie0.8 km
  • Gills Off Licence0.1 km
  • Greens Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fosseway Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Syston & District Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Syston Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Midland Railway0.7 km
  • Hope & Anchor0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Mansah Lounge0.7 km
  • Saffron Ivy0.8 km
  • Spice Of India0.7 km
  • The Brook Cafe1.0 km
  • The Red Rose0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Flames0.9 km
  • New Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Syston House0.9 km
  • Maxim1.0 km
  • Frydales Ltd0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Syston0.6 km
  • Sileby4.2 km
  • Barrow Upon Soar7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Archdale Street0.1 km
  • Archdale Street0.1 km
  • Lindisfarne Road0.1 km
  • Lindisfarne Road0.2 km
  • Moorland Road0.2 km