Is Syston a good place to live?
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In Syston (LE7 1), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £364,853 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 4% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£364,853
Population
6,211
Recorded crime
278.7
Schools
2
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Syston LE7 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Syston LE7 1 is rated high. Around 39.3% of properties (1,179 of 3,003) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 800 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LE7 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (13 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE7 1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 34/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 2,787
Owned 68% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE7 1.
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Syston LE7 1: frequently asked questions
Is Syston LE7 1 a good place to live?
In Syston (LE7 1), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £364,853 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Syston LE7 1?
Recorded crime in Syston LE7 1 runs at 278.7 per 1,000 properties, 4% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Syston LE7 1 safe?
Crime in Syston LE7 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Syston LE7 1 runs at 278.7 per 1,000 properties, 4% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Syston LE7 1?
Homes in Syston LE7 1 sell for around £364,853 on average, based on 69 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Syston LE7 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Syston LE7 1 is rated high. Around 39.3% of properties (1,179 of 3,003) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 800 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Syston LE7 1?
There are 2 schools in Syston LE7 1 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Syston LE7 1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Syston LE7 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Syston LE7 1 a deprived area?
Syston LE7 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).