LE7 1LR is a safe, established residential area on Wyndale Drive, 0.4km 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 1LR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00130692 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYNDALE DRIVE, LE7 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYNDALE DRIVE, LE7 1LR.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LE7 1LR — age 47, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1LR. 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
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
£ 259,000
5 sales · Mean £ 279,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE7 1LR has low crime rates — 46 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
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 Ltd0.6 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- The Bakery Shop0.4 km
- Family Cellar0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Bay Tree0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Maxim0.4 km
- China China Takeaway0.3 km
- Marine0.5 km
- Roberto Pizza1.0 km
- Syston Sizzler0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dog & Gun0.5 km
- Fox & Hounds0.4 km
- Queen Victoria0.4 km
- Syston Masonic Association0.7 km
- Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Syston Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston1.3 km
- Sileby4.1 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.3 km
- Tentercroft Avenue0.3 km
- Tentercroft Avenue0.3 km
- Health Centre0.4 km
- Fox & Hounds0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71LR · Data under Open Government Licence