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Property investment stats for Syston, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Syston.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Syston offers a balanced property market, with a strong owner-occupier base in the 79th percentile and a relatively modest private rental sector in the 33rd percentile. The area’s affordability is highlighted by a price-to-income ratio of 5.3, which sits comfortably for buyers compared to many other parts of the country. Liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending a median of 59 days on the market and annual sales at 158. Recent capital growth has been mixed, with the 1-year figure at -2.9% but a more positive 3-year growth of 8.5% (annualised at 2.7%), suggesting resilience over time.

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Key investment stats for Syston

Median price per sq ft

£291 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-2.9%

Sales in past year

158

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Syston

Live prices in Syston, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£325,000

25% of properties below...

£260,000

75% of properties below...

£410,000

Most expensive property

£1,100,000

Live listings

177

Median days on market

59

Should you invest in Syston?

Opportunities

  • Rental investors can expect strong rental yields of 4.9%, which are attractive in the current climate.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £319,000, making family homes accessible to a broad range of buyers.
  • Owner-occupier demand is underpinned by a high proportion of families and couples, in the 60th and 54th percentiles respectively, supporting stable long-term tenancies.

Risks

  • The private rental market is less dominant here, with a presence in just the 33rd percentile, which may limit rapid rental growth.
  • Recent capital growth over the past year has changed by -2.9%, so short-term capital appreciation is not guaranteed.
  • Properties are selling at a median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), indicating buyers have some negotiating power and sellers may need to be flexible.

Outlook

Syston’s property market is likely to remain steady, with affordability and stability appealing to families and owner-occupiers. The area’s strong owner-occupier base and high family presence should continue to support demand for larger homes, particularly 3-bedroom houses. While rental yields are healthy at 4.9%, the relatively small private rental sector means growth in rents may be gradual rather than dramatic.

The three-year capital growth of 8.5% (annualised at 2.7%) shows that Syston has weathered recent market fluctuations better than some, even though the 1-year figure of -2.9% suggests a cooling off. With properties spending a median of 59 days on the market and a median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), buyers can afford to be selective. Overall, Syston looks set to offer a reliable if unspectacular, environment for investors seeking stability over rapid gains.

Live properties in Syston

Investment properties in Syston, East Midlands

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
46% below median price

£259,995

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Tentercroft Avenue, Leicester, LE7

Properties needing refurbishment in Syston, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 178 days

£325,000

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Queens Close, Syston, Leicester, Le...

Slow to sell properties in Syston, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,812 sq ft

£450,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, Leice...

Properties with planning granted in Syston, East Midlands
Planning Granted
4 bedroom town house for sale
44% below median price

£416,500 - Offers Over

4 bedroom town house for sale

Wanlip Road, Syston, Leicester

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Syston, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.9%

Best places to invest in Syston

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE74.4%3.0%£310 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.