Syston

Also known as Syston, Leicestershire, Syston, Charnwood

Syston ( ) is a town and civil parish in the district of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England. The population was 11,508 at the 2001 census, rising to 12,804 at the 2011 census.

Key facts

UK place.country: England
UK place.official_name: Syston
UK place.population: 12,804
UK place.population_ref: (2011 Census)
UK place.static_image_name: Syston.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: The Green, Syston
UK place.shire_district: Charnwood
UK place.shire_county: Leicestershire
UK place.region: East Midlands
UK place.constituency_westminster: Melton and Syston
UK place.post_town: LEICESTER
UK place.postcode_area: LE

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Overview
Economy
Geography
Notable residents
Twin towns
Local organisations
References
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Syston ( ) is a town and civil parish in the district of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England. The population was 11,508 at the 2001 census, rising to 12,804 at the 2011 census.

==Overview== The name Syston derives from an Old English personal name and tūn meaning 'settlement'. The exact personal name is uncertain but could be Sigehaeth or Sigethryth.