High Street is in Syston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 1GQ is located in the Syston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 1AE, LE7 1GD, LE7 1GB, LE7 1GY, LE7 1HP, LE7 1HQ, LE7 1HU, LE7 1GX, LE7 1FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 1GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 40.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 36.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 47.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 40.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 15.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 19.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 30.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 96.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 241.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.1% higher than the Syston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Syston and the 36th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 High Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2025-02-21 | £545,880 |
| Flat 59 High Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-02 | £362,540 |
| 54 High Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-31 | £232,928 |
| 75 High Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-28 | £254,314 |
| 63 High Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-02-07 | £159,751 |
LE7 1GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy Upper Church Street , Syston LE7 1HR | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queniborough Church of England Primary School Coppice Lane , Queniborough LE7 3DR | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 2out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG | - not rated | 3,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt's Burger Club | 36 High Street | 252 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa @ Watermead | 3 Pontylue Way | 321 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | 6-7 Town Square | 324 yd | |
| The Duck & Willow Cafe | 8 Brookside | 337 yd | |
| Subway | 1284a Melton Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston & District Conservative Club | Syston And District Conservati, 59-61 High Street | 14 yd | |
| Queen Victoria | 76 High Street | 14 yd | |
| Dog & Gun | 28 Chapel Street | 181 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 2 High Street | 252 yd | |
| Syston & District Social Club | 36 High Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim | 65 High Street | 14 yd | |
| China China Takeaway | 16 The Green | 149 yd | |
| The Bakery Shop | 10 Town Square | 323 yd | |
| Marine | 1308-1310 Melton Road | 354 yd | |
| Todays Catch | 1276 Melton Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1169 Melton Road | 410 yd | |
| Syston Supermarket | 40 Barkby Road | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Syston & District Social Club HIGH STREET | 172 yd | |
| St Peter And St Paul Ce Academy UPPER CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Memorial Ground NECTON STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Syston Northfields Tennis Club NORTHFIELD TENNIS CLUB NORTHFIELD TENNIS CLUB NORTHFIELDS | tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Wreake Valley Academy PARKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| South Charnwood Leisure Centre PARKSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.