Postcode LE2 6AQ is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Saffron Lane area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chiltern Green Play Park.
Saffron Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Saffron Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.6% 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.
The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 6AQ.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chiltern Green Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £240,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 25 | £188,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| 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
| 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 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 11, Heathcott Road, Leicester, LE2 6LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 11, Heathcott Road, Leicester, LE2 6LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Carpets Leicester Ltd, 461, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 75, Bloomfield Road, Leicester, LE2 6LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 6, Neston Road, Leicester, LE2 6RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £198,000 |
In the LE2 6AQ postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best In Xtra | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | Walking directions to Best In Xtra |
| 0.1 mi | European Store | 461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 457 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Step In | 483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Step In |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 6AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elly Cutkelvin
Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023
Ted Cassidy
Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 6AQ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LE2 6AQ in Saffron Lane is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LE2 6AQ, including Marriott Primary School (Good), Sir Jonathan North Girls' College and Lancaster Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 6AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 6AQ is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elly Cutkelvin (Labour Party) and Ted Cassidy (Labour Party).
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.