Area Info for Syston (Leicestershire)

Overview of Syston, Leicestershire

Syston is a town located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles east of Leicester city centre. The town has a rich history and is known for its community spirit and local amenities.

History

Historically, Syston was a small rural settlement that developed significantly during the Industrial Revolution, primarily due to its proximity to Leicester and the expansion of the railway network. The town has several historic buildings and landmarks that reflect its heritage.

Geography and Demographics

Syston covers an area characterized by residential housing, local parks, and green spaces. The population is diverse, with a mix of families, professionals, and older residents. The town benefits from good transport links, including road and rail connections to Leicester and other nearby areas.

Local Amenities and Facilities

The town offers a range of amenities including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. Syston has several parks and recreational areas, such as Syston Park, which provides outdoor leisure opportunities for residents and visitors.

Transport

Syston is well-connected by road, with the A607 and A46 nearby, facilitating easy access to Leicester and other parts of Leicestershire. The town also has a railway station providing services to Leicester, Nottingham, and other destinations.

Community and Culture

The community hosts various events and activities throughout the year, fostering a strong local identity. There are also several churches, community centres, and sports clubs that serve the residents.
Education
School
The Merton Primary School0.28 miles
Cherry Drive, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2PT
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy0.56 miles
Upper Church Street, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1HR
Wreake Valley Academy0.67 miles
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY
The Roundhill Academy0.86 miles
997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GQ
Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston0.88 miles
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP
Eastfield Primary School0.97 miles
Eastfield Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8FP
The Pochin School1.22 miles
School Lane, Barkby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3QL
Church Hill Infant School1.34 miles
Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8DE
Church Hill Church of England Junior School1.34 miles
Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8DE
Queniborough Church of England Primary School1.59 miles
Coppice Lane, Queniborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DR
Broomfield Community Primary School1.65 miles
Ploughmans Lea, East Goscote, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3ZQ
The Cedars Academy1.84 miles
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH
Sandfield Close Primary School1.99 miles
Sandfield Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RE
ALP Leicester2.02 miles
Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, LE4 4JG
Cossington Church of England Primary School2.10 miles
Main Street, Cossington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall2.11 miles
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU
Health
Clinic
Navas [Syston Health Centre]0.58 miles
Syston Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Syston Health Centre0.58 miles
1330 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Syston Medical Centre0.58 miles
Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Spire Syston Clinic0.58 miles
Syston Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
BPAS Leicester1.87 miles
Leicester Medical Group, Thurmaston Health Centre, 573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre1.87 miles
573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Birstall Medical Centre2.06 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Johnson Medical Practice2.85 miles
22 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1BL
Highgate Medical Centre2.86 miles
5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7UD
Rubicon Close3.18 miles
1&3 Rubicon Close, Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7DJ
Adolescent Psychiatric Unit3.19 miles
Oakham House, 17 Herongate Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0AW
Arnold Lodge Regional Secure Unit3.19 miles
Cordelia Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0LE
The Willows (Leicester)3.19 miles
Cordelia Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0LE
Icall Care Ltd - Leicester3.48 miles
117 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1LJ
Navas [The Merlin Vaz Health & Social Care Centre]3.88 miles
1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
Charnwood Practice3.88 miles
1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
GP
The Jubilee Medical Practice0.48 miles
Syston Health Centre, 1330 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Dr R S Hurwood & Partners0.58 miles
Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2EQ
Silverdale Medical Centre1.59 miles
6 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leics, LE4 8NN
Dr B J Shah1.80 miles
10 Chestnut Way, East Goscote, Leics, LE7 3QQ
Dr S.M Arolker & Partners1.87 miles
577 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre (part of Leicester Medical Group)1.87 miles
Thurmaston Health Centre, 573a Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leics, LE4 8EA
Dr K S Shergill2.06 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Dr RG Ackerley & Partners2.38 miles
1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leics, LE4 3JF
Rushey Mead Health Centre2.41 miles
Rushey Mead 1 Surgery, 8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7ZX
The Practice Rushey Mead2.41 miles
8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, Leics, LE4 7ZX
Northern Heights Medical Centre2.57 miles
Plot 7, Old Brickworks, Off Lewisher Road, Leicester, England - Uk, LE4 9LR
Hilltop2.83 miles
Hilltop Surgery, 22 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1BJ
Dr M K Lakhani2.86 miles
5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 7UD
The Banks Surgery2.87 miles
9 The Banks, Sileby, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 7RD
Charnwood Surgery3.18 miles
39 Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Leics, LE12 7DJ
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre3.19 miles
Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leics, LE5 1DR
Hospital
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital3.44 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester General Hospital4.40 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Leicester Frith Hospital5.03 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital5.14 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Royal Infirmary5.17 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Spire Leicester Hospital5.46 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Loughborough Hospital8.35 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
St Mary's Hospital9.70 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital9.70 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Coalville Community Hospital11.65 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Rutland Memorial Hospital14.26 miles
Cold Overton Road,, LE15 6NT
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital15.38 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
St Lukes Hospital15.50 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Lings Bar Hospital15.87 miles
Beckside,, NG2 6PR
Market Harborough Hospital16.19 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
Hinckley & District Hosp16.22 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Pharmacy
Sunlit Chemist0.41 miles
Unit 16, Syston Shopping Centre, Town Square,Syston, LE7 1GZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.58 miles
1318 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2EQ
Boots0.58 miles
1326 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Asda Pharmacy0.77 miles
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GN
Boots0.88 miles
Unit 2 Thurmaston Retail Park, Barkby, Thorpe Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP
Sayfees Chemist1.42 miles
9 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8NH
Thurmaston Pharmacy Ltd1.48 miles
721 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8ED
East Goscote Pharmacy1.80 miles
10 Merchant Common, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XR
Pattani P1.87 miles
575 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8EA
Birstall Pharmacy2.06 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.22 miles
101 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NB
Boots2.25 miles
123 Sibson Road, Birstall, LE4 4ND
Hamilton Pharmacy2.38 miles
Unit 2,192 Sandhills Ave, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1QN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.38 miles
Greengate Medical Centre, 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF
Fw Pickford (Leicester) Ltd2.41 miles
4 Lockerbie Walk, Rushey Mead, Leicester, LE4 7ZX
Pharmak Chemist2.46 miles
7 Kingsgate Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3HD
Leisure
Park
REEDBED1.32 miles
THURMASTON VILLAGE GREEN1.35 miles
BIRSTALL1.37 miles
WATERMEAD1.55 miles
WATERMEAD COUNTRY PARK2.45 miles
BELGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.14 miles
SCRAPTOFT3.42 miles
HALSTEAD ROAD CENTENARY PASTURE3.73 miles
OCEAN ROAD OPEN SPACE3.76 miles
HUMBERSTONE PARK3.80 miles
ABBEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.10 miles
GOSS MEADOWS4.54 miles
BAGGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)4.68 miles
THE ORCHARDS4.73 miles
NEW WALK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)4.95 miles
VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)5.19 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Leicester (Metro)0.22 miles
Melton Rd, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2JT
ALDI 1169 Melton Road0.31 miles
Syston, LE7 2JT
Co-op Leicester0.37 miles
Syston, LE7 1GP
SPAR Syston Service Station0.45 miles
Spar Store, Wanlip Road, LE7 1PA
ASDA Thurmaston0.77 miles
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GN
M&S Leicester Thurmaston Simply Food0.82 miles
Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GP
M&S Branston Bp0.97 miles
1487 Melton Rd, Leicester, LE7 3FP
Londis, Leicester1.61 miles
1/3 Silverale Drive, Leicester, LE4 8NH
Tesco Leicester (Express)2.02 miles
326 Humberstone Ln, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP
SPAR Hks Fosseway2.11 miles
Spar Store, Fosseway Service Station, Leicester, LE4 7SP
Sainsbury's Leicester North2.15 miles
501 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ
Co-op Leicester2.15 miles
Birstall, Wanlip Lane, LE4 4JU
Tesco Leicester (Express)2.26 miles
139 Sibson Rd, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4ND
Sainsbury's Leics Hamilton Local2.32 miles
Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1QN
Co-op Leicester2.41 miles
Loughborough Road, LE7 7NH
SPAR Sandringham Service Station2.80 miles
Spar Store, 270 Melton Road, Leicestershire, LE4 7PB
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport14.06 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport28.07 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 132.18 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 232.26 miles
Birmingham International Airport32.29 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport54.81 miles
Bus Stop
Merton Avenue (E)0.07 miles
St Paul's Drive (SE)0.14 miles
Albert Street (SW)0.19 miles
Albert Street (N)0.19 miles
Rail Station (SW)0.19 miles
Rail Station (NE)0.20 miles
Montague Avenue (E)0.23 miles
Station Approach (E)0.27 miles
Syston Rail Station ()0.28 miles
Syston Rail Station ()0.28 miles
Brookside (NE)0.30 miles
Brookside (SW)0.31 miles
College Road (NW)0.32 miles
Ruskin Ave (NE)0.33 miles
Wanlip Road (SW)0.33 miles
College Road (SE)0.33 miles
Railway Station
Syston Rail Station0.28 miles
Sileby Rail Station2.99 miles
Leicester Rail Station4.77 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station4.82 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station7.75 miles
South Wigston Rail Station8.07 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station9.21 miles
Narborough Rail Station10.00 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station14.06 miles
Oakham Rail Station14.39 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station15.91 miles
Attenborough Rail Station16.07 miles
Market Harborough Rail Station16.34 miles
Hinckley Rail Station16.56 miles
Beeston Rail Station16.64 miles
Radcliffe (Notts) Rail Station17.71 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE7 2J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment554
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
51, GOODES LANE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JL		£325,000
2025-06-20
detached
freehold
28, SANDFORD ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JY		£315,000
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
48, FORGE COURT
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2DX		£115,000
2025-06-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
41, OLD STATION ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NT		£149,950
2025-05-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, OLD STATION ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NT		£148,000
2025-05-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, BROAD STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1GH		£385,000
2025-05-29
semidetached
freehold
16, FORGE COURT
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2DX		£129,950
2025-05-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, ROUNDHILL CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1PP		£452,500
2025-05-15
detached
freehold
28, FORGE COURT
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2DX		£125,000
2025-05-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
11, LINDISFARNE ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1QJ		£475,000
2025-05-01
detached
freehold
28, MILLERS CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JD		£209,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
63, SANDFORD ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JZ		£232,000
2025-04-30
semidetached
freehold
36, ST PAULS DRIVE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JX		£351,000
2025-04-30
semidetached
freehold
16, DUDLEY WHENHAM CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1GL		£155,000
2025-04-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
17, ASH DRIVE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2PQ		£215,000
2025-04-15
semidetached
freehold
2, ST PETERS STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HJ		£170,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
20, HADDON CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HZ		£285,000
2025-04-04
semidetached
freehold
3, ST AIDANS AVENUE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NW		£260,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
1079, MELTON ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JS		£501,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
3, LOWER CHURCH STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1GX		£160,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
75, ST COLUMBA WAY
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1RP		£205,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
35, WELLINGTON STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2LG		£298,500
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
81, FOSSE WAY
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NF		£390,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
88, GOODES LANE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JJ		£385,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
9, BRUXBY STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NB		£307,500
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
15A, ST COLUMBA WAY
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1RP		£150,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
4, VICARAGE CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HE		£305,000
2025-03-26
detached
freehold
7, PLUMTREE WAY
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2LH		£217,500
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
37, GOODES AVENUE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JH		£300,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
1, BADMINTON ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1LQ		£368,000
2025-03-19
detached
freehold
31, LIME DRIVE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2PW		£204,000
2025-03-12
detached
freehold
9, ASH DRIVE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2PQ		£208,000
2025-03-10
terraced
freehold
21, THE FIRS
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2FT		£227,500
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
66, COLLEGE ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2AQ		£224,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
4, CHATSWORTH DRIVE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HX		£153,500
2024-10-04
terraced
freehold
2, HADDON CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HZ		£207,000
2024-08-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
13, ABBOTTS CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NU		£233,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
14, MILLERS CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JD		£225,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
6, SANDFORD ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JY		£259,950
2025-02-18
terraced
freehold
1305, MELTON ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2EN		£220,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
1190, MELTON ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2HB		£110,000
2025-02-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
29, CRANMER DRIVE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HY		£185,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
3, HARDWICK CRESCENT
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1NY		£241,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
41, FORGE COURT
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2DX		£142,500
2025-01-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
16, ALBERT STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JA		£335,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
34, NORTHFIELDS
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1HW		£440,000
2025-01-30
detached
freehold
50, TAYLOR CLOSE
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 1UR		£281,700
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
19, ALBERT STREET
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JA		£320,000
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
28, PLUMTREE WAY
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2LH		£217,500
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
2, COLLEGE ROAD
SYSTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 2JF		£275,000
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
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