Postcode LE2 6QA 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 high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.
Saffron Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Saffron Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 70 ft away from LE2 6QA.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6QA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
| 0.3 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 6QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 5, Babington Row, Leicester, LE2 6QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 80, Meadow Gardens, Leicester, LE2 6QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 230, Asquith Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 6FB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 224, Asquith Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 6FB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 226, Asquith Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 6FB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the LE2 6QA postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | Attlee Way, Leicester, LE2 6QT | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | West Knighton Supermarket | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GE | Walking directions to West Knighton Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tiger News | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to Tiger News |
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 6QA, 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 6QA records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6QA in Saffron Lane is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LE2 6QA, including The Goldhill Learning Foundation, Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Water Leys Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 6QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 361 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 6QA 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.