Property profile

474 Saffron LaneLeicester

Map showing 474 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicester

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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Semi-Detached sold in Saffron

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 Jan 2026
£265,000Change since last sale: +£12,000 (+4.6%)
Annualised change
+6.2% per yearLeicester annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: −1.6% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £285 per sq ft
£220 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£65 per sq ft (−23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Saffron
£241,000Estimate vs local median: +£36,000 (+15%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area117 m² / 1,259 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection31 Dec 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Jan 2026£265,000+13%
24 Sept 2021£235,000-

Local market

Property prices in Saffron

Median price: £191,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £241K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,700 up to £323,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£241,000£285
Terraced28£186,875£220
Flats4£130,000£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saffron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£187,000
2026£135,000£243,500£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£280£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026474, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
24 Oct 2025Unit 4, Burgess Road, Leicester, LE2 8QLOtherFreehold£825,000
26 Aug 20251B, Caroline Court, Leicester, LE2 8QWTerracedFreehold£185,000
21 May 202613C, Saffron Way, Leicester, LE2 6UPOtherFreehold£200,000
04 Nov 202513D, Saffron Way, Leicester, LE2 6UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,000

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for LE2 6SD

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Overview

Postcode LE2 6SD is located in an urban city, within the Saffron area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Saffron Lane area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year. The median sale price in Saffron is £191,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,875 and £240,500. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
71.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Saffron Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Saffron Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.8%

Approximately 71.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 6SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Saffron Lane near LE2 6SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
506
Population density
8,211.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.67(+4%)
Public order
8.46(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-61%)
Other crime
5.44(+131%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
61.83%
African
52
10.34%
Other White
24
4.77%
Other
24
4.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
3.78%
Total population: 503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
124
34.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
13.26%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
102
62.58%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.27%
Owns outright
15
9.2%
Other social rented
15
9.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

Schools

In the LE2 6SD postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LE2 6SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryMarriott Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryMontrose SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miAll-throughTudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 6SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 6SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStep In483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UGWalking directions to Step In
0.1 miIceland549 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6ULWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miEuropean Store461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UGWalking directions to European Store
0.2 miAnna Supermarket551 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UNWalking directions to Anna Supermarket
0.2 miTesco ExpressSaffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UGWalking directions to Tesco Express