Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

ST PETERS STREET, LE7 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, LE7 1HJ.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE7 1HJ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.

home £190,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE7 1HJ is a safe, established residential area on St Peters Street, 0.5km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 19.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00173335 (shared with 11 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 1HJ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

15 sales · Mean £ 176,196

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

LE7 1HJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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The Merton Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Wreake Valley Academy

Good879 pupils0.9 km
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The Roundhill Academy

Inadequate832 pupils1.5 km
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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.3 km
  • Peberday's Newsagents0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher0.5 km
  • The Bakery Shop0.5 km
  • Gills Off Licence0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Matt's Burger Club0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • The Bay Tree0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Maxim0.5 km
  • Frydales Ltd0.6 km
  • Massimo's0.1 km
  • China China Takeaway0.5 km
  • Marine0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.9 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Syston Supermarket0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dog & Gun0.4 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria0.5 km
  • Syston Masonic Association0.2 km
  • Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Syston0.5 km
  • Sileby4.5 km
  • Barrow Upon Soar7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Albert Street0.1 km
  • Albert Street0.1 km
  • St Paul's Drive0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km