Postcode Analysis Charnwood, East Midlands

HIGH STREET, LE7 1GP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LE7 1GP.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE7 1GP 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in LE7 1GP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE7 1GP is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE7 1GP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1GP are sourced from Output Area E00130685 (shared with 22 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 1GP. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around LE7 1GP is moderate at 63 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 offences94
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order16

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 pupils0.5 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 Ltd0.2 km
  • Peberday's Newsagents0.1 km
  • Poundstretcher0.1 km
  • The Bakery Shop0.1 km
  • Family Cellar0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Matt's Burger Club0.0 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • The Bay Tree0.1 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Maxim0.2 km
  • China China Takeaway0.1 km
  • Marine0.1 km
  • Roberto Pizza0.6 km
  • Syston Sizzler0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Dog & Gun0.1 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.0 km
  • Queen Victoria0.2 km
  • Syston Masonic Association0.4 km
  • Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Syston0.9 km
  • Sileby4.3 km
  • Barrow Upon Soar7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox & Hounds0.1 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.1 km
  • Brook Street0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Brookside0.2 km