LE7 1HT is a mixed residential area on West Street, 0.5km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
For families considering a move, LE7 1HT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00130688 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, LE7 1HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, LE7 1HT.
256
48
£ 40,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE7 1HT 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 1HT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1HT. The average age is 47.8. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,500
10 sales · Mean £ 152,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE7 1HT is moderate at 57 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
The Roundhill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.4 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- The Bakery Shop0.4 km
- Gills Off Licence0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- The Bay Tree0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Maxim0.3 km
- Frydales Ltd0.6 km
- Massimo's0.3 km
- China China Takeaway0.4 km
- Marine0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Hope & Anchor1.0 km
- Dog & Gun0.3 km
- Fox & Hounds0.4 km
- Queen Victoria0.3 km
- Syston Masonic Association0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores1.0 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Syston Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston0.6 km
- Sileby4.2 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Street0.3 km
- Brook Street0.3 km
- Albert Street0.3 km
- Brookside0.3 km
- Brook Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71HT · Data under Open Government Licence