Postcode LE2 6SD is located in an urban city, within the Saffron area 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 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saffron Lane is £41,224 per year. The median sale price in Saffron is £191,750 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,750 and £228,750. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Saffron Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Saffron Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.8% 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 6SD.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6SD 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.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £191,750 (about £236 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,700 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £232,500 | £274 |
| Terraced | 26 | £187,750 | £228 |
| Flats | 4 | £130,000 | £217 |
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 | £186,125 |
| 2026 | £135,000 | £242,000 | £190,000 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 474, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 539, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Unit 4, Burgess Road, Leicester, LE2 8QL | Other | Freehold | £825,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 1B, Caroline Court, Leicester, LE2 8QW | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 13C, Saffron Way, Leicester, LE2 6UP | Other | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the LE2 6SD postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 6SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Step In | 483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 549 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | European Store | 461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.2 mi | Anna Supermarket | 551 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN | Walking directions to Anna Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 6SD, 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 6SD records about 68 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 6SD in Saffron is £191,750 (about £236 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LE2 6SD, including Marriott Primary School (Good), Montrose School (Good) and Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 6SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 463 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 6SD 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).