LE7 1HY is a safe, established residential area on Cranmer Drive, 1.0km from Syston in Syston. Administratively it sits within Syston West ward and the Charnwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE7 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00130689 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANMER DRIVE, LE7 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANMER DRIVE, LE7 1HY.
171
34
£ 40,400 /yr
54%
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 1HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 46% 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 1HY. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 148,500
10 sales · Mean £ 154,560
Semi-Detached
£ 148,500
3 sales · Mean £ 195,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE7 1HY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
The Roundhill Academy
The Merton Primary School
Wreake Valley Academy
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Syston Service Station0.2 km
- MACE Express0.5 km
- Scott & Cathie0.6 km
- The Candy Crafter0.9 km
- The Hub Food Bank0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Fosseway Bowls Club0.5 km
- Syston & District Conservative Club0.7 km
- Syston Bowls Club0.3 km
- The Midland Railway0.5 km
- Hope & Anchor0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Mansah Lounge0.5 km
- Saffron Ivy0.5 km
- Spice Of India0.5 km
- Caffe Pausa @ Watermead0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Syston Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco Stores0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Flames0.7 km
- New Happy Garden0.6 km
- Syston House0.7 km
- Maxim0.7 km
- Frydales Ltd0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Syston0.4 km
- Sileby4.3 km
- Barrow Upon Soar7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lindisfarne Road0.1 km
- Lindisfarne Road0.1 km
- Wolsey Way0.2 km
- Wolsey Way0.2 km
- Archdale Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE71HY · Data under Open Government Licence