Postcode LE2 6QU 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 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saffron Lane is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 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 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Saffron Lane is £32,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 6QU.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £275,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 6QU postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Aberdale | 111 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HT | |
| 0.5 mi | Lounge Bar | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taste of Bengal | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | |
| 0.3 mi | Blue Ocean Chippy | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.