LE7 1GY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chapel Close, 0.3km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE7 1GY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1GY are sourced from Output Area E00130684 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL CLOSE, LE7 1GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL CLOSE, LE7 1GY.
260
51
£ 40,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in LE7 1GY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1GY. The average age is 50.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE7 1GY is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
16 nearby- Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.3 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.2 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- The Bakery Shop0.2 km
- Family Cellar0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Bay Tree0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Maxim0.1 km
- China China Takeaway0.1 km
- Marine0.2 km
- Roberto Pizza0.5 km
- Syston Sizzler0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Dog & Gun0.1 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Queen Victoria0.1 km
- Syston Masonic Association0.2 km
- Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Syston Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston0.8 km
- Sileby4.2 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Street0.1 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Brookside0.2 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71GY · Data under Open Government Licence