Postcode LE2 6RE 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 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Chiltern Green Play Park.
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 67.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from LE2 6RE.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6RE 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chiltern Green Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £185,250 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 6RE postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best In Xtra | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | Walking directions to Best In Xtra |
| 0.4 mi | European Store | 461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 457 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Step In | 483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Step In |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.