Postcode LE2 7GQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,078 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 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 7GQ.
Leicester City South near LE2 7GQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
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 7GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 41, Thirlmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 56, Windermere Street, Leicester, LE2 7GT | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 55, Windermere Street, Leicester, LE2 7GU | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 15, Windermere Street, Leicester, LE2 7GU | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 105, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7FU | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 |
In the LE2 7GQ postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 7 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hazel Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Shaftesbury Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | King Richard III Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 7GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Step In | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DF | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.1 mi | Lucky Supermarket | 1 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FW | Walking directions to Lucky Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | CGS News | Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LE | Walking directions to CGS News |
| 0.1 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
| 0.1 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 7GQ, 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 7GQ records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LE2 7GQ in Saffron is £192,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LE2 7GQ, including Hazel Community Primary School (Outstanding), Shaftesbury Junior School (Good) and King Richard III Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 7GQ is Leicester, about 1,177 m away.
LE2 7GQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,078 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 7GQ 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).