LE7 1HW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northfields, 0.2km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LE7 1HW is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £427k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00130683 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELDS, LE7 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELDS, LE7 1HW.
300
55
£ 40,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE7 1HW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE7 1HW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1HW. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 296,250
12 sales · Mean £ 309,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE7 1HW is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
15 nearby- Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.4 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- The Bakery Shop0.2 km
- Family Cellar0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Bay Tree0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Maxim0.5 km
- China China Takeaway0.3 km
- Marine0.3 km
- Roberto Pizza0.9 km
- Syston Sizzler0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dog & Gun0.4 km
- Fox & Hounds0.3 km
- Queen Victoria0.5 km
- Syston Masonic Association0.6 km
- Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Syston Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston1.2 km
- Sileby4.3 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Tentercroft Avenue0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Tentercroft Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71HW · Data under Open Government Licence