LE7 1LQ is a safe, established residential area on Badminton Road, 0.5km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE7, LE7 1LQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00130692 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADMINTON ROAD, LE7 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADMINTON ROAD, LE7 1LQ.
369
47
£ 40,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LE7 1LQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE7 1LQ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 275,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE7 1LQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Wreake Valley Academy
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
The Merton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.6 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.6 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- The Bakery Shop0.5 km
- Family Cellar0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Bay Tree0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Maxim0.5 km
- China China Takeaway0.4 km
- Marine0.6 km
- Syston Sizzler0.6 km
- Todays Catch0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Dog & Gun0.5 km
- Fox & Hounds0.4 km
- Queen Victoria0.5 km
- Syston Masonic Association0.8 km
- Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Syston Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston1.4 km
- Sileby4.0 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tentercroft Avenue0.4 km
- Tentercroft Avenue0.4 km
- Health Centre0.4 km
- Health Centre0.4 km
- Wreake Valley College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71LQ · Data under Open Government Licence