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About

Saffron ward lies in the southern part of Leicester, primarily encompassing the neighbourhood of Eyres Monsell. The area is characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and low-rise council estates. It is a residential district with local shops and services concentrated along Saffron Lane and surrounding streets. The ward is bordered by significant green corridors, including the expansive Aylestone Meadows to the north.

A notable local feature is the Saffron Lane Sports Centre and its athletics stadium, which has hosted national events. The area is served by several primary schools and community centres that anchor local life. Transport links are provided by main roads like Saffron Lane and the nearby A563, connecting the ward to Leicester city centre and other suburbs. The overall landscape is largely urban with pockets of recreational green space.

Area overview

On average Saffron has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 298 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saffron is £45,256 per year. There are 4 schools in Saffron: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Saffron is home to around 13,887 people, with a population density of about 5,013.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
298
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saffron Population
13,887
Population density
5,013 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
117.38(+243%)
Public order
47.6(+582%)
Criminal damage and arson
37.01(+396%)
Shoplifting
35.43(+299%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.39(+85%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,036
50.67%
African
1,545
11.13%
Other White
1,292
9.3%
Indian
1,113
8.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
416
3%
Total population: 13,887

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,960
26.98%
Level 3 (A level)
2,796
25.48%
No qualifications
2,294
20.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,196
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,025
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 10,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,460
31.4%
Social rents from council
1,152
24.78%
Other social rented
701
15.08%
Owns with a mortgage
664
14.28%
Owns outright
520
11.19%
Total households: 4,649

Property prices in Saffron

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saffron 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£217,000
Terraced33£187,000

10 years median price trend in Saffron

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

All postcodes in Saffron

LE26NY

Broughton Court

LE26SD

Saffron Lane

LE26SE

Saffron Lane

LE27FS

Grasmere Street

LE27HL

Havelock Street

LE26LB

Bloomfield Road

LE27JB

Brazil Street

LE27PR

Dartford Road

LE27QU

Islington Street

LE26QG

Helmsley Road

LE27FL

Filbert Street

LE28TA

Aylestone Road

LE27LP

Saffron

LE27PX

Hughenden Drive

LE26QX

Windley Road

LE27DE

Jarrom Street

LE27JU

Raw Dykes Road

LE27JX

Brazil Street

LE27PL

Cavendish Road

LE26NF

Elston Fields

LE27LN

Aylestone Road

LE28BA

Richmond Road

LE27SS

Euston Street

LE27GW

Coniston Avenue

LE28AS

Lansdowne Road

LE28AX

Richmond Avenue

LE26NJ

Elston Fields

LE27FB

Lineker Road

LE27LE

Walnut Street

LE26RL

Linwood Lane

LE27NF

Saffron Lane

LE27FN

Filbert Street

LE28AY

Richmond Close

LE26QD

Burnside Road

LE27GH

Walnut Street

LE27QG

Swanscombe Road

LE26NR

Hawkes Hill

LE27JE

Filbert Street East

LE27LF

Aylestone Walk

LE27QR

Pentland Close

LE28AR

Lansdowne Road

LE27PF

Brooksby Street

LE26LD

Bloomfield Road

LE26LT

Prentice Court

LE26UD

Saffron Lane

LE27JA

Brazil Street

LE27ND

Saffron Lane

LE27QB

Lothair Road

LE26AY

Oakleas Road

LE26RE

Neston Gardens

LE27DS

Rydal Street

LE27EY

Raw Dykes Road

LE27JH

Filbert Street

LE26NN

Fayrhurst Road

LE26QJ

Linwood Lane

LE27DB

Grasmere Street

LE27NA

Saffron Lane

LE27QD

Lothair Road

LE27QT

Aylestone Road

LE26NA

Asplin Road

LE26NP

Fayrhurst Road

LE27GE

Lineker Road

LE27JF

Filbert Street

LE27ST

Euston Street

LE26PD

Whitwell Row

LE26SB

Saffron Lane

LE26AX

Heathcott Road

LE27GS

Walnut Street

LE26NH

Elston Fields

LE26QA

Babington Row

LE26QL

Meadow Gardens

LE27FD

Buttermere Street

LE27FJ

Coniston Avenue

LE26NQ

Gedge Way

LE27GL

Walnut Street

LE27LZ

Boundary Road

LE26BE

Aylestone Walk

LE26NW

Melland Place

LE27HX

Grasmere Street

LE27LB

Freemen's Common Road

LE26LL

Heathcott Road

LE26PA

Repington Row

LE26QU

Brookfield Rise

LE27HP

Swindale Close

LE27LH

Almond Road

LE27NE

Saffron Lane

LE28AW

New Park Road

LE26BZ

Apple Crescent

LE26AQ

Heathcott Road

LE27NJ

Macaulay Street

LE26NU

Marriott Road

LE26QR

Southfields Drive

LE27GG

Walnut Street

LE27JJ

Burnmoor Street

LE27PT

Grasmere Street

LE27SQ

Freemens Common Road

LE26LU

Knighton Lane East

LE27SL

Freemens Common Road

LE27TD

Putney Road West

LE26NS

Marriott Road

Data Sources

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