Syston
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.698, -1.083 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 62 11 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Syston is an electoral ward in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England, sitting on the north‑eastern fringe of the Leicester urban area. It combines a compact historic centre with suburban and post‑war residential neighbourhoods, local shops and schools, and several green spaces that make it popular with commuters and families.
The area has a mixed economy of local retail, light industry and business parks on its outskirts, while community life is bolstered by sports clubs, active voluntary groups and regular local events. Links into the wider region are good, and the ward sits convenient to both urban amenities and surrounding market towns and countryside, reflecting a blend of historic roots and modern commuter living.
Postcode districts covering Syston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Nottingham 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Derby 22 miles35.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Nuneaton 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Rugby 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Loughborough 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Corby 22 miles35.5 km
- West Bridgford 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Long Eaton 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Hinckley 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Grantham 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Syston Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Wanlip Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Thurmaston Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Queniborough Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cossington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Barkby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- East Goscote Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Birstall East & Wanlip Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Birstall Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Birstall West Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Barkby Thorpe Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Syston
LE7 2JF, LE7 2FJ, LE7 1YH, LE7 1PF, LE7 2LP, LE7 2JX, LE7 1PB, LE7 1ZL, LE7 1GN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- Syston Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Sileby Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Syston Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Voco Leicester 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 5 miles8 km
- The Broadway Rooms 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Winstanley House 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Syston
- St Peter and St Paul C of E Academy Primary
- The Merton Primary School Primary
- Wreake Valley Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- University of Leicester University 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 15.3 miles24.7 km