Postcode LE2 7JB 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 148.2 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 148.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from LE2 7JB.
Leicester City South near LE2 7JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 7JB postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.