St Columba Way is in Syston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 1RP 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 St Columba Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 1ZJ, LE7 1QP, LE7 1ZL, LE7 1ZH, LE7 1RY, LE7 1YW, LE7 1YQ, LE7 1QJ, LE7 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE7 1RP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 42% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 43.2% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 23% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.5% | 18.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 78.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 87.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 83% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 13.9% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0.6% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 17.1% | 1.7% | 15.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Columba Way was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Syston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Columba Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Syston and the 144th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 St Columba Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-07-11 | £222,987 |
| 75 St Columba Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-28 | £211,059 |
| 15A St Columba Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-03-27 | £152,947 |
| 35 St Columba Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-29 | £217,112 |
| 36 St Columba Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-04 | £159,365 |
LE7 1RP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cossington Church of England Primary School Main Street , Cossington LE7 4UU | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 2out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Fitness 365 Ltd | Fosse Fitness 365, Fosse Way | 150 yd | |
| Syston Town Juniors | Memorial Park, Necton Street | 534 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit 3b, Wanlip Road Industrial Estate, 111-117 Wanlip Road | 669 yd | |
| The Red Rose | 1124 Melton Road | 733 yd | |
| Saffron Ivy | 1120 Melton Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Hangs Well | 250 Fosse Way | 272 yd | |
| Syston Bowls Club | Central Park, Melton Road | 533 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | Wanlip Road | 629 yd | |
| Syston Masonic Association | 111 Broad Street | 654 yd | |
| Fosseway Bowls Club | Fosse Way | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydales Ltd | 48-50 Wanlip Road | 461 yd | |
| Roberto Pizza | 1114A Melton Road | 733 yd | |
| Maxim | 65 High Street | 776 yd | |
| Flames | 1260 Melton Road | 883 yd | |
| Syston House | 1254 Melton Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | 1179 Melton Road | 966 yd | |
| Aldi | 1169 Melton Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Ground NECTON STREET | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Fosse Fitness FOSSE HOUSE FOSSE HOUSE FOSSE WAY | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Syston & District Social Club HIGH STREET | 921 yd | |
| St Peter And St Paul Ce Academy UPPER CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.