Aylestone North & Saffron Fields

Aylestone North & Saffron Fields sits in the south-west of Leicester, made up mainly of residential streets radiating from Saffron Lane and Aylestone Road. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to mid-20th-century council estates and later infill. Local facilities include small retail parades, primary schools, community centres and the Saffron Lane Athletics Centre, whose track and field complex sits close to the neighbourhood and hosts regional meets. A short industrial and business frontage along Saffron Lane provides local employment and services.
The area borders Aylestone Meadows, a long floodplain by the River Soar with public footpaths and informal sports pitches, and the canal towpath that links into the city network. Regular buses connect the ward to Leicester city centre and hospital routes. Community groups run allotments and youth sports programmes, while local pubs and social clubs form recurring meeting points. The balance of green corridors, everyday shops and accessible transport gives the area a mainly residential character focused on local life.