Postcode LE2 7GB is located in an urban city, within the Saffron area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 374.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year. The median sale price in Saffron is £192,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £174,500 and £235,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,712 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 374.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from LE2 7GB.
Leicester City South near LE2 7GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.2 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,700 up to £323,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £240,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 28 | £190,000 | £220 |
| 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 | £187,000 |
| 2026 | £135,000 | £243,500 | £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 | £280 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7GB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 17, Filbert Street East, Leicester, LE2 7JG | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 41, Hazel Street, Leicester, LE2 7JN | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 34, Hazel Street, Leicester, LE2 7JN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 14, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JW | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 24, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the LE2 7GB postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Hazel Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | 16 plus | Beauchamp City Sixth Form | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Avicenna School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 7GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pathy Superstore | Leicester, LE2 7LN | Walking directions to Pathy Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | CGS News | Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LE | Walking directions to CGS News |
| 0.1 mi | Lucky Supermarket | 1 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FW | Walking directions to Lucky Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Havelock Street, Leicester, LE2 7HA | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 7GB, 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 7GB records about 375 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and other theft.
The median sale price around LE2 7GB in Saffron is £192,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LE2 7GB, including Hazel Community Primary School (Outstanding), Beauchamp City Sixth Form and Avicenna School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 7GB is Leicester, about 1,097 m away.
LE2 7GB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,712 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 7GB 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).