Postcode LE2 7HX 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 424.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 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 424.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7HX.
Leicester City South near LE2 7HX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £275,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 7HX postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.