Postcode LE2 7LF is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Aylestone North & Saffron Fields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 474.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aylestone North & Saffron Fields is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thirlmere Street Gardens.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,227 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 474.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Aylestone North & Saffron Fields is £36,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from LE2 7LF.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 7LF 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £185,250 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 7LF postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Pathy Superstore | Leicester, LE2 7LN | Walking directions to Pathy Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Aylestone Food and Wine | 261 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QJ | Walking directions to Aylestone Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | CGS News | Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LE | Walking directions to CGS News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.