Barry Drive is in Syston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 1LX 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 Barry Drive, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 1LT, LE7 1LY, LE7 1LW, LE7 1LU, LE7 2EQ, LE7 2EP, LE7 1LS, LE7 1HW, LE7 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 1LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.7% | 21.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 23.6% | 20.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 31.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 38.3% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around LE7 1LX this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 33.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 85.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 88.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 89% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barry Drive was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Syston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barry Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Syston and the 166th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Barry Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-01-27 | £444,125 |
| 4 Barry Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-23 | £327,222 |
| 14 Barry Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-01-17 | £292,152 |
| 24 Barry Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-18 | £341,424 |
| 38 Barry Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-03-20 | £466,783 |
LE7 1LX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE7 1LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queniborough Church of England Primary School Coppice Lane , Queniborough LE7 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield Community Primary School Ploughmans Lea , East Goscote LE7 3ZQ | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 4,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal Turkish Restaurant | 1261 Melton Road | 293 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa @ Watermead | 3 Pontylue Way | 430 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | 6-7 Town Square | 462 yd | |
| Matt's Burger Club | 36 High Street | 476 yd | |
| Subway | 1284a Melton Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston Northfields Lawn Tennis Club | Northfields | 193 yd | |
| The Pharmacie Arms Ltd | 3 High Street | 442 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 2 High Street | 476 yd | |
| Syston & District Social Club | 36 High Street | 476 yd | |
| Dog & Gun | 28 Chapel Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Snooker Club | 1269 Melton Road | 293 yd | |
| The Bakery Shop | 10 Town Square | 462 yd | |
| China China Takeaway | 16 The Green | 519 yd | |
| Marine | 1308-1310 Melton Road | 547 yd | |
| Todays Catch | 1276 Melton Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston Supermarket | 40 Barkby Road | 572 yd | |
| Aldi | 1169 Melton Road | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Syston Northfields Tennis Club NORTHFIELD TENNIS CLUB NORTHFIELD TENNIS CLUB NORTHFIELDS | tennis courts | 92 yd |
| South Charnwood Leisure Centre PARKSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| Wreake Valley Academy PARKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul Ce Academy UPPER CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Syston & District Social Club HIGH STREET | 516 yd | |
| Memorial Ground NECTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.