Postcode LE2 6NH 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 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 64.1% 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 6NH.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6NH 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 1.3 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6NH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 21, Elston Fields, Leicester, LE2 6NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 34, Fayrhurst Road, Leicester, LE2 6NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 53, Marriott Road, Leicester, LE2 6NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 474, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 95, The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the LE2 6NH postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best In Xtra | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | Walking directions to Best In Xtra |
| 0.2 mi | Step In | 483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.2 mi | European Store | 461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 549 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Anna Supermarket | 551 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN | Walking directions to Anna Supermarket |
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 6NH, 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 6NH 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 6NH in Saffron Lane is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE2 6NH, including Marriott Primary School (Good), Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (Good) and The Goldhill Learning Foundation. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 6NH 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 6NH 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.