Postcode LE2 6TG 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 very high crime levels, with around 114.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Exchange Park.
Saffron Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Saffron Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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 6TG.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6TG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Exchange Park |
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 6TG postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6TG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rye Close, Leicester, LE2 9DB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 1-3 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4UP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | J&D Stores | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to J&D Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tiger News | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to Tiger News |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Gloucester Crescent, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 4XJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.