Swallow Drive, Syston, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE7 1ZN.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Swallow Drive, Syston, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £350,528. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Swallow Drive range from £228,000 to £395,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Swallow Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Swallow Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £350,528 | 28 May 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £241,475 | 30 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Swallow Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 30 Sep 2021 | £254,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 28 May 2021 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 26 Mar 2021 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 19 Mar 2021 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 5 Mar 2021 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 1 Sep 2019 | £337,111 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Swallow Drive LE7 1ZN | 11 Oct 2018 | £228,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Swallow Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy 393 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wreake Valley Academy 1,148 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Roundhill Academy 686 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Merton Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy 232 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Eastfield Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Cossington Church of England Primary School 99 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Cedars Academy 985 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Syston station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Sileby station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Barrow upon Soar station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mallard Drive (opp, Swallow Drive) 1 min walk
- Mallard Drive (adj, Swallow Drive) 1 min walk
- Wren Close (adj, Teal Way) 2 min walk
- Wren Close (opp, Teal Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Jubilee Medical Practice
Syston Health Centre, 1330 Melton Road, Leicester · 0.9 mi - The County Practice
Health Centre, Melton Road, Leicester · 0.9 mi - Silverdale Medical Centre
6 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester · 1.9 mi - Birstall Medical Centre
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Syston Service Station · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Syston · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Tesco Syston Leicester Superstore · 0.7 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Leicester Syston Food Warehouse · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Syston Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Maple Pharmacy - Syston · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- The Green Dental Practice Ltd · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- 1126 Melton Road [dental Surgery] · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 550 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,330 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Charnwood with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Swallow Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 82.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 30.1% | 12.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 40.7% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 41.5% |
| Hindu | 27.4% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.1% | 13.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20% | 22% |
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 12.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 49.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 40.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.8% | 32.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 15.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Charnwood.
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