LE7 1HL 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.
For renters and young professionals, LE7 1HL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, down 30.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1HL 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 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, LE7 1HL.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LE7 1HL — age 35, 42% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 30.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1HL. 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
£ 154,500
18 sales · Mean £ 159,132
Detached
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 261,666
Flat
£ 116,000
7 sales · Mean £ 120,207
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE7 1HL is moderate at 50 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 Ltd0.4 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 Coffee0.4 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
- Aldi0.4 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: LE71HL · Data under Open Government Licence