Swift Close Syston, Charnwood
13 addresses across 1 postcode (LE7), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6501635.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £267,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Charnwood costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Syston, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Watermead Country Park (147 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The County Practice, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2018 | 4 LE7 1YW | Detached | £315,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Oct 2008 | 7 LE7 1YW | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 4 LE7 1YW | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 27 May 2004 | 7 LE7 1YW | Detached | £249,950 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Charnwood in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,009 | £4,811 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (57% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Warehouse and Premises Unit 5 Wanlip Road Syston: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Brook Street Syston: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Brookside Syston: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- St Peter's Street Syston: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 1142 Melton Road Syston: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 10 Brookside Syston Leicestershire LE7 1GG: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- Barkby Firs Ambulance Station, Melton Road, Syston: up to 26 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 9 are in areas at high risk, 3 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 50 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE7 1YW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Sileby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Barrow-Upon-Soar 102,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mallard Drive Syston | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 21.8 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The County Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Syston Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Green Dental Practice LTD | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Towers Hospital (Daisy Peake Building) | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Keyham Lane Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Greens Off Licence Cashzone | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Watermead Country Park 147 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,890 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 148 hectares in all.
Landmarks
22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| John Merricks' Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Barkby Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Round Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| King Lears Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Shipley Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Home Farm Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Charnwood: see them on the Charnwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Roundhill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wreake Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Merton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Central | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Fosse Fitness 365 Ltd LE7 1NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2024 |
| Pear Tree Grove LE7 1NH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| The Gate Hangs Well LE7 1NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Hobby Horse Farm LE7 1BA | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Roman Park Residential Care Ho LE7 1NH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Varun Convenience Store Limited LE7 1PB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glebe Way (17); On or near Curlew Close (7); On or near Partridge Close (7); On or near Swan Way (3); On or near Swallow Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LE7 1YW: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Swallow Drive · Partridge Close · Martin Drive · St Columba Way · Kingfisher Close · Teal Way · Hollybush Close · Cygnet Close · Curlew Close · Wren Close · Mallard Drive · Blackthorn Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.