Town Pop. 13,660

Living in Syston: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Syston comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 66/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Syston places 3rd of 18 in the LE7 postcode district. Against the wider LE7 district average of 52/100, that is 6 points above. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 390 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 138 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 126 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 96 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 75 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 214 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 126 crimes
  2. 2 Melton Road 103 crimes
  3. 3 Bruxby Street 37 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
66
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good2Requires Improvement
  • Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Peter and St Paul Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Merton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wreake Valley AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Eastfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • The Roundhill AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary4.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre17 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,061 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 242 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Syston 0.3 mi
Sileby 2.7 mi
Barrow-upon-Soar 4.6 mi
J21A M1 7.3 mi
J21 M1 8 mi
J21 M1 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £256,250 92
Detached £422,500 25
Semi-detached £281,250 28
Terraced £205,000 28
Flat / Maisonette £137,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£132k £230k £330k £427k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Queniborough 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thurmaston 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Goscote 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wanlip 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Charnwood) 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on the Wreake 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Birstall 68 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rearsby 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sileby 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mountsorrel 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thrussington 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thurcaston 53 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Syston a nice place to live?

Syston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Syston is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Syston?

Syston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 1,039 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Syston?

Among the top-rated schools in Syston are Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy and The Merton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Syston in total.

What are house prices like in Syston?

The current median house price in Syston is £256,250, around 10% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £422,500, semi-detached £281,250, terraced £205,000, flat £137,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 92 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Syston in context

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Postcode districts in Syston

LE7 52 ⇄

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