Postcode LE2 6UA 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 136.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 136.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.0% 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 6UA.
Saffron Lane near LE2 6UA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Exchange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Exchange Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 in Eyres Monsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,051 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 | 6 | £244,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Eyres Monsell
In the LE2 6UA postcode area, located within Saffron Lane, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J&D Stores | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to J&D Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Tiger News | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to Tiger News |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Stores | Attlee Way, Leicester, LE2 6QT | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rye Close, Leicester, LE2 9DB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1-3 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4UP | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.