Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

DUDLEY WHENHAM CLOSE, LE7 1GL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDLEY WHENHAM CLOSE, LE7 1GL.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LE7 1GL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

LE7 1GL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dudley Whenham Close, 0.4km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE7 1GL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1GL are sourced from Output Area E00130684 (shared with 17 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 1GL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 172,750

16 sales · Mean £ 177,529

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LE7 1GL is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson19
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy

Good402 pupils0.4 km
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Wreake Valley Academy

Good879 pupils0.7 km
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The Merton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Gamble and Hollis Ltd0.3 km
  • Peberday's Newsagents0.3 km
  • Poundstretcher0.3 km
  • The Bakery Shop0.3 km
  • Gills Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Matt's Burger Club0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • The Bay Tree0.3 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Maxim0.2 km
  • Frydales Ltd0.8 km
  • Massimo's0.4 km
  • China China Takeaway0.3 km
  • Marine0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Dog & Gun0.2 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.3 km
  • Queen Victoria0.2 km
  • Syston Masonic Association0.1 km
  • Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Syston Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Syston0.7 km
  • Sileby4.2 km
  • Barrow Upon Soar7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Street0.2 km
  • Brook Street0.2 km
  • Brookside0.3 km
  • Brookside0.3 km
  • Albert Street0.3 km