Postcode LE2 6SL is located in an urban city, within the Eyres Monsell 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 88.9 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.
Saffron Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Saffron Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.1% 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 6SL.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6SL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 in Eyres Monsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,252 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £244,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £201,000 |
10 year median price trend in Eyres Monsell
In the LE2 6SL postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tiger News | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to Tiger News |
| 0.1 mi | J&D Stores | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to J&D Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Stores | Attlee Way, Leicester, LE2 6QT | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 234 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.