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About

Saffron Lane is a residential neighbourhood located to the southwest of Leicester city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including a notable number of terraced homes and several low-rise apartment blocks. It is bordered by the Grand Union Canal to the north and the railway line to the south, giving it a defined geographic footprint.

The Saffron Lane Sports Centre and its athletics stadium are central facilities within the community. A distinctive local landmark is the pair of high-rise tower blocks, visible from various points across the area, which provide a clear point of orientation. The neighbourhood offers practical amenities like local shops and schools serving its residents.

Area overview

On average Saffron Lane has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 53.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year. There are 4 schools in Saffron Lane: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Saffron Lane is home to around 8,276 people, with a population density of about 5,077.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saffron Lane Population
8,276
Population density
5,077 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.73(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.84(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.36(-31%)
Public order
8.7(+25%)
Shoplifting
5.2(-41%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,079
61.35%
African
808
9.76%
Other White
475
5.74%
Indian
367
4.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
276
3.33%
Total population: 8,279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,880
31.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,190
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
879
14.55%
Level 3 (A level)
845
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,229
44.03%
Owns with a mortgage
527
18.88%
Owns outright
419
15.01%
Other social rented
292
10.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
9.64%
Total households: 2,791

Property prices in Saffron Lane

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Saffron Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £191,500 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saffron Lane in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saffron Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£244,000
Semi-Detached13£240,000
Terraced2£209,500

10 years median price trend in Saffron Lane

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron Lane.

All postcodes in Saffron Lane

LE26NY

Broughton Court

LE26SD

Saffron Lane

LE26SE

Saffron Lane

LE26LB

Bloomfield Road

LE26TW

Stonesby Avenue

LE26QG

Helmsley Road

LE26SQ

Stonesby Avenue

LE26SR

The Farm Close

LE26QX

Windley Road

LE26NF

Elston Fields

LE26TD

Saffron Lane

LE26TN

Elmwood Row

LE26TR

Grant Way

LE26NJ

Elston Fields

LE26RL

Linwood Lane

LE26SL

Schoolgate

LE26QD

Burnside Road

LE26SJ

Littlegarth

LE26NR

Hawkes Hill

LE26LD

Bloomfield Road

LE26LT

Prentice Court

LE26TP

Glenborne Road

LE26RE

Neston Gardens

LE26UR

Poppy Close

LE26US

Jekor Close

LE26NN

Fayrhurst Road

LE26QJ

Linwood Lane

LE26SN

Stonesby Avenue

LE26UB

Trenant Road

LE26NA

Asplin Road

LE26NP

Fayrhurst Road

LE26PD

Whitwell Row

LE26SB

Saffron Lane

LE29DD

Tamerton Road

LE26NH

Elston Fields

LE26QA

Babington Row

LE26QL

Meadow Gardens

LE26NQ

Gedge Way

LE26QZ

Arnesby Crescent

LE26TH

Barfoot Road

LE26NW

Melland Place

LE26LL

Heathcott Road

LE26PA

Repington Row

LE26QU

Brookfield Rise

LE26AQ

Heathcott Road

LE26QP

Belton Close

LE26TB

Windley Road

LE26NU

Marriott Road

LE26QR

Southfields Drive

LE26SS

The Newry

LE26TA

Windley Road

LE26TJ

Barfoot Road

LE26NS

Marriott Road

LE26QE

Burnside Road

LE26QW

The Crossway

LE26TX

Stonesby Avenue

LE26SF

Cottagers Close

LE26LQ

The Fairway

LE26QF

Ferrers Street

LE26RA

Brookfield Rise

LE26TS

Parvian Road

LE26QN

Meadow Gardens

LE26TF

Saffron Lane

LE26TT

Pen Close

LE26NX

North End Close

LE29DB

Sturdee Road

LE26TQ

Gold Hill

LE29DE

Tamerton Road

LE26LP

The Fairway

LE26RB

Brookfield Rise

LE26SG

Greenside Place

LE26NB

Broughton Road

LE26LS

Heathcott Road

LE26ST

The Newry

LE26TY

Stonesby Avenue

LE26NE

Broughton Road

LE26NT

Marriott Road

LE26QT

Southfields Drive

LE26TL

Crabtree Corner

LE26LN

The Fairway

LE26RD

Neston Road

LE26NG

Elston Fields

LE26SA

The Fairway

LE26QS

Southfields Drive

LE26NL

Fayrhurst Road

LE26SH

Highgate

LE26TU

Sponne Rise

LE26ND

Broughton Road

LE26QH

Helmsley Road

LE26TZ

Bluebell Drive

LE28UA

Glenhills Boulevard

LE26PB

Uplands Road

LE26SP

Stonesby Avenue

LE26TG

Saffron Lane

LE29BE

Allenwood Road

LE26QY

Windley Road

LE26QQ

Southfields Drive

LE26LE

Boulder Lane

LE26TE

Saffron Lane

LE26UA

Trenant Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.