Marcus Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1ZG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE7 1ZG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	53.4%	0.8%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	47.4%	46.6%	-0.8%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LE7 1ZG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24%	17%	-7.0%	37.9%	-20.9%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	70.8%	7.3%	44.2%	26.6%
Separated	2.3%	1.5%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	4.3%	5.2%	0.9%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	5.9%	5.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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 (86.4%) 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	43.2%	47.2%	4.0%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	39.2%	39.2%	0.0%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	13.6%	9.4%	-4.2%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.4%	14.4%	-4.0%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	11.1%	0.2%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.4%	-2.4%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.8%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	12.2%	2.0%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	37.8%	44.8%	7.0%	33.8%	11.0%
Other	5.6%	2.2%	-3.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	51.4%	60.6%	9.2%	3.1%	57.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
White	42.6%	35.2%	-7.4%	81.4%	-46.2%
Other	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.5%	66.5%	-2.0%	83.2%	-16.7%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	19%	18.4%	-0.6%	2.7%	15.7%
Middle East and Asia	9.1%	13.9%	4.8%	5.6%	8.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	68.2%	66.5%	-1.7%	83.2%	-16.7%
10+ Years	0%	32.3%	32.3%	9.8%	22.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	31.8%	1%	-30.8%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.8%	76.7%	19.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	1.9%	13.5%	-11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	12.2%	37.2%	-25.0%
Christian	24.7%	46.2%	-21.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	49.7%	1.7%	48.0%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Sikh	7.4%	0.9%	6.5%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Marcus Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marcus Close was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the Syston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marcus Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Syston and the 206th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LE7 1ZG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marcus Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marcus Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1ZG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE7 1ZG

Average Price
£373,741

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£373,741

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marcus Close

Average Price
£372,644

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£372,644

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marcus CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Marcus Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2019-03-15	£338,768
2 Marcus Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2016-03-31	£339,830
3 Marcus Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2015-10-30	£393,198
3 Marcus Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£216,500	2010-12-17	£378,875
2 Marcus Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2007-11-23	£304,014

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE7 1ZG

Employment

LE7 1ZG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1ZG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	85
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	26
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	31
Education	29
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Financial and insurance activities	13
Information and communication	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Construction	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP	3out of 4	957 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP	- not rated	957 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP	2out of 4	1,462 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP	- not rated	1,462 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT	- not rated	1,654 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ	- not rated	468 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ	2out of 4	468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	2,153 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	- not rated	2,153 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	- not rated	2,153 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	5,048 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	5,048 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX	3out of 4	4,926 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	2,155 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX	- not rated	4,546 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE	- not rated	4,627 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG	- not rated	4,790 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN	- not rated	4,885 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hub	Unit 3b, Wanlip Road Industrial Estate, 111-117 Wanlip Road	338 yd
Cinnabon	Barkby Thorpe Lane	824 yd
Twinlakes Park	Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold	877 yd
Pizza Hut Restaurant	Unit 13 Thurmaston Shopping, Barkby Thorpe Lane	944 yd
Dunelm	Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane	944 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fosseway Bowls Club	Fosse Way	316 yd
Syston Town Cricket Club	Syston Town Cricket Club, Potters Lane	316 yd
Hope & Anchor	Wanlip Road	381 yd
Syston Bowls Club	Central Park, Melton Road	944 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shake Leicester	928 Melton Road	557 yd
Frydales Ltd	48-50 Wanlip Road	571 yd
Syston Farmhouse Pizza	924 Melton Road	578 yd
Greggs plc	Unit 11, Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane	920 yd
Roberto Pizza	1114A Melton Road	1,086 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores	1179 Melton Road		415 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fosse Fitness FOSSE HOUSE FOSSE HOUSE FOSSE WAY	health and fitness suite	307 yd
The Roundhill Academy Sports Ground MELTON ROAD	grass pitches	392 yd
The Roundhill Academy MELTON ROAD	swimming pool, tennis courts	485 yd
Studio 13 Fitness 928 928 MELTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	560 yd
Jubilee Park PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD BARKBY THORPE LANE	grass pitches	646 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.