Postcode LE2 7DU is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 380.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 380.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7DU.
Leicester City South near LE2 7DU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £187,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 7DU postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Step In | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DF | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 5 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 21 Bede Island Road, Leicester, LE2 7HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lucky Supermarket | Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FW | Walking directions to Lucky Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Raw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.