Postcode LE2 6QN 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. The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from LE2 6QN.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6QN 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Chiltern Green Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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 | 21 | £228,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £186,125 |
| Flats | 2 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 6QN postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Stores | Attlee Way, Leicester, LE2 6QT | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tiger News | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to Tiger News |
| 0.3 mi | J&D Stores | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to J&D Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | Best In Xtra | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | Walking directions to Best In Xtra |
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 6QN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.