Postcode LE2 6LA is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West Knighton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.
West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 17 ft away from LE2 6LA.
West Knighton near LE2 6LA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £187,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 6LA postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 457 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | European Store | 461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Best In Xtra | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | Walking directions to Best In Xtra |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.