Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

NORTHFIELDS, LE7 1HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELDS, LE7 1HW.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order17
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy

Good402 pupils0.2 km
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Wreake Valley Academy

Good879 pupils0.2 km
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The Merton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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