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.
ST PETERS STREET, LE7 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, LE7 1HJ.
339
35
£ 40,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
The Merton Primary School
Wreake Valley Academy
The Roundhill Academy
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores0.9 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Syston Supermarket0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LE71HJ · Data under Open Government Licence