A complete guide to property investment in Syston.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Syston, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Syston, East Midlands
£259,995
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Tentercroft Avenue, Leicester, LE7
£325,000
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
Queens Close, Syston, Leicester, Le...
£450,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, Leice...
£416,500 - Offers Over
4 bedroom town house for sale
Wanlip Road, Syston, Leicester
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.