LE7 1HR is a safe, established residential area on Upper Church Street, 0.3km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in LE7 1HR has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00130693 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER CHURCH STREET, LE7 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER CHURCH STREET, LE7 1HR.
267
43
£ 40,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE7 1HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 48% 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 1HR. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 239,750
2 sales · Mean £ 239,750
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
2 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Detached
£ 258,000
1 sales · Mean £ 258,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE7 1HR has low crime rates — 44 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Peberday's Newsagents0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- The Bakery Shop0.2 km
- Family Cellar0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Matt's Burger Club0.2 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Bay Tree0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Maxim0.3 km
- China China Takeaway0.2 km
- Marine0.3 km
- Roberto Pizza0.8 km
- Syston Sizzler0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Dog & Gun0.3 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Queen Victoria0.3 km
- Syston Masonic Association0.5 km
- Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Syston Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston1.1 km
- Sileby4.1 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Fox & Hounds0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71HR · Data under Open Government Licence