The Meadway is in Syston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 2BD 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 The Meadway, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 2BP, LE7 2BN, LE7 2BS, LE7 2FT, LE7 2NN, LE7 2BE, LE7 1PP, LE7 2BA, LE7 2BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE7 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 50.8% | 53.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 2BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 26% | 26.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 61.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 51.9% | 52.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 41.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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 | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 46.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 50.3% | 44.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 77.5% | 77.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 77.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 0% | -21.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 43.8% | 1.7% | 42.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.3% | 6.0% | -5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadway was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Syston average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Meadway has the 14th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Syston and the 160th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 The Meadway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-06-29 | £397,036 |
| 5 The Meadway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-06-19 | £670,138 |
| 13 The Meadway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-05-27 | £690,994 |
| 15 The Meadway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-07-03 | £634,542 |
| 9 The Meadway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-02-06 | £660,847 |
LE7 2BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
LE7 2BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy Upper Church Street , Syston LE7 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,620 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 5,099 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Rose | 1124 Melton Road | 637 yd | |
| Mansah Lounge | 1173 Melton Road | 639 yd | |
| Spice Of India | 1151-1157 Melton Road | 639 yd | |
| Saffron Ivy | 1120 Melton Road | 728 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit 3b, Wanlip Road Industrial Estate, 111-117 Wanlip Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosseway Bowls Club | Fosse Way | 353 yd | |
| Syston Town Cricket Club | Syston Town Cricket Club, Potters Lane | 353 yd | |
| Syston Bowls Club | Central Park, Melton Road | 605 yd | |
| The Midland Railway | 1081 Melton Road | 639 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | Wanlip Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydales Ltd | 48-50 Wanlip Road | 486 yd | |
| Roberto Pizza | 1114A Melton Road | 637 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 1133 Melton Road | 758 yd | |
| Shake Leicester | 928 Melton Road | 824 yd | |
| Syston Farmhouse Pizza | 924 Melton Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | 1179 Melton Road | 217 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fosse Fitness FOSSE HOUSE FOSSE HOUSE FOSSE WAY | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Jubilee Park PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD BARKBY THORPE LANE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| The Roundhill Academy MELTON ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| The Roundhill Academy Sports Ground MELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Studio 13 Fitness 928 928 MELTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Memorial Ground NECTON STREET | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| The Merton Primary School CHERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.