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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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 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
Terraced32£186,500

10 years median price trend in Saffron

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

All postcodes in Saffron

LE27DF

Jarrom Street

LE27JQ

Pavilion Close

LE27SR

Commercial Square

LE27FP

Raw Dykes Road

LE27HJ

Martindale Close

LE28BB

Richmond Road

LE26PB

Uplands Road

LE27FH

Clarendon Street

LE27FT

Old Saffron Lane

LE27JN

Hazel Street

LE27JS

Pavilion Close

LE27QP

Pentland Close

LE27SN

Commercial Square

LE27FU

Grasmere Street

LE27QJ

Aylestone Road

LE27FW

Burnmoor Street

LE27GP

Walnut Street

LE27JR

New Bridge Street

LE27PE

Boundary Road

LE27PN

Cavendish Mews

LE26QY

Windley Road

LE27GR

Walnut Street

LE27JG

Filbert Street East

LE28AT

Lansdowne Road

LE26QQ

Southfields Drive

LE27QN

Saffron

LE27QF

Rutland Avenue

LE27SE

Commercial Square

LE27NN

Shakespeare Street

LE26LE

Boulder Lane

LE26RF

Neston Gardens

Data Sources

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