West Street, Syston, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE7 1HT.
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At a glance
11 property sales on West Street, Syston, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £174,100. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £158,955. That is 46% below the Leicester average of £323,429 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on West Street range from £130,000 to £183,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 672 streets in Leicester with at least two sales in the last year, West Street ranks 648th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on West Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LE7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £158,955 | 12 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on West Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, West Street LE7 1HT | 12 Jun 2026 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, West Street LE7 1HT | 1 Apr 2026 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, West Street LE7 1HT | 12 Dec 2025 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, West Street LE7 1HT | 5 Dec 2025 | £167,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, West Street LE7 1HT | 28 Nov 2025 | £183,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, West Street LE7 1HT | 25 Mar 2022 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, West Street LE7 1HT | 14 Feb 2020 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, West Street LE7 1HT | 9 Aug 2019 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, West Street LE7 1HT | 4 Jan 2019 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, West Street LE7 1HT | 12 Feb 2018 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, West Street LE7 1HT | 10 Jan 2018 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, West Street LE7 1HT | 20 Apr 2017 | £135,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, West Street LE7 1HT | 30 Mar 2016 | £137,500 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, West Street | £135,500 (Apr 2017) → £180,000 (Jun 2026) | +33% over 9 yrs |
| 36, West Street | £160,000 (Feb 2020) → £180,000 (Apr 2026) | +13% over 6 yrs |
| 38, West Street | £137,500 (Mar 2016) → £183,000 (Nov 2025) | +33% over 10 yrs |
| 14, West Street | £145,000 (Jan 2018) → £180,000 (Mar 2022) | +24% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Street
Crime
86 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Street is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wreake in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- Rivers Wreake and Soar for riverside properties near Syston and Birstall Flood warning area
- River Wreake at Syston Flood warning area
- Barkby Brook at Syston Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near West Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy 393 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wreake Valley Academy 1,148 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Merton Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Roundhill Academy 686 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement 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 | 1.2 mi |
| Broomfield Community Primary School 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School 238 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 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 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Sileby station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
- Barrow upon Soar station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brook Street (adj, High Street) 3 min walk
- Albert Street (opp, Melton Road) 3 min walk
- Albert Street (adj, Melton Road) 4 min walk
- Brookside (adj, Melton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Jubilee Medical Practice
Syston Health Centre, 1330 Melton Road, Leicester · 0.5 mi - The County Practice
Health Centre, Melton Road, Leicester · 0.5 mi - Silverdale Medical Centre
6 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester · 1.8 mi - Thurmaston Health Centre
573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Syston · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Syston Leicester Superstore · 0.2 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Leicester Syston Food Warehouse · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Syston Service Station · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Syston Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Maple Pharmacy - Syston · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Delta Dental Care Limited · 0.2 mi
- The Green Dental Practice Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 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 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 874 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,895 |
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 West Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 82.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 40.7% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 41.5% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 13.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 22% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 49.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Charnwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 32.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19% | 15.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 11.1% |
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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