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Saffron

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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 286 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 3 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 per km².

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

286

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Saffron Population

13,887

Population density

5,013 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

113.99(+231%)

Public order

45.15(+552%)

Criminal damage and arson

35.72(+380%)

Anti-social behaviour

30.89(+83%)

Shoplifting

25.64(+195%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

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

Total population: 13,887

Economics

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

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

Median price£195,000

Price per sq ft£232

Sales (last 12 months)47

Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £230K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saffron over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	17	£240,000	£270	£194,300	£210,000	£250,000	£279,000
Terraced	25	£188,500	£230	£152,000	£179,000	£198,000	£281,000
Flats	5	£130,000	£201	£110,300	£127,500	£130,000	£140,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saffron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£120,000	£130,000	£125,000
2017	£122,500	£139,000	£130,250
2018	£115,000	£160,000	£139,500
2019	£117,000	£168,000	£143,250
2020	£130,500	£170,000	£150,000
2021	£98,000	£190,000	£162,500
2022	£127,500	£208,000	£180,000
2023	£123,000	£210,000	£192,500
2024	£125,000	£212,500	£177,000
2025	£130,000	£220,000	£185,250
2026	£135,000	£242,000	£180,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£175	£149	£150
2017	£181	£146	£147
2018	£198	£185	£169
2019	£181	£193	£177
2020	£192	£187	£178
2021	£202	£217	£185
2022	£227	£242	£221
2023	£233	£250	£217
2024	£196	£243	£217
2025	£232	£244	£230
2026	£195	£274	£221

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail