Postcode LE2 7GL 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 145.9 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.2% 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 7GL.
Leicester City South near LE2 7GL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.1 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
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 7GL postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
| 0 mi | CGS News | Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LE | Walking directions to CGS News |
| 0.1 mi | Lucky Supermarket | Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FW | Walking directions to Lucky Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Pathy Superstore | Leicester, LE2 7LN | Walking directions to Pathy Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Step In | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DF | Walking directions to Step In |
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: 01/01/2026.