Postcode LE2 7JL 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 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 nearest station is Leicester, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a high 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 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7JL.
Leicester City South near LE2 7JL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.2 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £240,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 25 | £188,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 | £201 |
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 | £185,250 |
| 2026 | £135,000 | £242,000 | £180,000 |
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 | £274 | £221 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 24, Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 170, Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7GS | Other | Freehold | £1,160,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 15, 25, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7HS | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the LE2 7JL postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Lucky Supermarket | 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Raw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Pathy Superstore | Leicester, LE2 7LN | Walking directions to Pathy Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE2 7JL, 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 7JL 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 violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LE2 7JL in Leicester City South is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LE2 7JL, including Hazel Community Primary School (Good), Leicester College (Good) and The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 7JL is Leicester, about 1,345 m away.
LE2 7JL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,696 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 7JL 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.