Postcode insights

LE2 7JN

Hazel Street

Saffron

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Detailed insights for LE2 7JN

Overview

Postcode LE2 7JN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from LE2 7JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Leicester City South near LE2 7JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 7JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leicester

N/A

Walking directions to Leicester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 7JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNelson Mandela ParkMediumWalking directions to Nelson Mandela Park
0.2 miThirlmere Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens
0.5 miMuseum Square ParkSmallWalking directions to Museum Square Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
9,725.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
46.47(+435%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.06(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.27(+14%)
Public order
19.27(+178%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.15(+117%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
30.77%
Other White
61
24.7%
Indian
53
21.46%
African
15
6.07%
Pakistani
9
3.64%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
79
36.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.17%
No qualifications
32
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.87%
Apprenticeship
14
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
66.67%
Owns outright
10
14.49%
Owns with a mortgage
6
8.7%
Social rents from council
2
2.9%
Other social rented
2
2.9%
Total households: 69

Property prices in Saffron

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saffron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£240,000£270
Terraced25£188,500£230
Flats5£130,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saffron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saffron in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202517, Filbert Street East, Leicester, LE2 7JGOtherFreehold£250,000
18 Jul 202514, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JWTerracedFreehold£115,000
08 Jul 202524, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
28 Feb 202514, Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LDTerracedFreehold£300,000
01 May 202624, Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JJTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the LE2 7JN postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 7JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHazel Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 mi16 plusLeicester CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Children's Hospital SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 7JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPathy SuperstoreLeicester, LE2 7LNWalking directions to Pathy Superstore
0.1 miFilbert GroceriesFilbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JHWalking directions to Filbert Groceries
0.2 miCGS NewsWalnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LEWalking directions to CGS News
0.2 miLucky SupermarketBurnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FWWalking directions to Lucky Supermarket
0.3 miMorrisons9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LTWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE2 7JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elly Cutkelvin

Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ted Cassidy

Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardSaffronE05010471
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leicester City SouthE02006850
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 040CE01013648
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 7JN

Is LE2 7JN (Leicester City South) safe?

The area around LE2 7JN 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.

What is the average house price near LE2 7JN?

The median sale price around LE2 7JN in Leicester City South is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 7JN?

There are 20 schools close to LE2 7JN, including Hazel Community Primary School (Good), Leicester College (Good) and The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 7JN?

The closest station to LE2 7JN is Leicester, about 1,122 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 7JN?

LE2 7JN 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).

Who represents LE2 7JN (Leicester City South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 7JN 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).

Data Sources

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.