LE7 1GU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1GU are sourced from Output Area E00130680 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE7 1GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE7 1GU.
519
44
£ 40,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE7 1GU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LE7 1GU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1GU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE7 1GU has low crime rates — 37 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
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
Wreake Valley Academy
The Merton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.6 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- The Bakery Shop0.5 km
- Syston Service Station0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Bay Tree0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Maxim0.3 km
- Flames0.5 km
- Grosvenor Snooker Club0.7 km
- New Happy Garden0.6 km
- Syston House0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Fosseway Bowls Club0.9 km
- Syston & District Conservative Club0.3 km
- Syston Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Midland Railway0.6 km
- Dog & Gun0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Syston Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston0.7 km
- Sileby4.0 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Half Croft0.2 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Wolsey Way0.3 km
- Wolsey Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71GU · Data under Open Government Licence