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LE2 7LT

Counting House Road

Saffron

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Overview

Postcode LE2 7LT is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 230.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
231
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 230.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from LE2 7LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 7LT 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 7LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Leicester

N/A

Walking directions to Leicester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 7LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNelson Mandela ParkMediumWalking directions to Nelson Mandela Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
332.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.32(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.11(+214%)
Public order
32.63(+372%)
Other theft
24.28(+326%)
Vehicle crime
21.24(+416%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
66.67%
Indian
35
13.26%
Other White
15
5.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.03%
Pakistani
4
1.52%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
98
40%
Level 4+ (Degree)
92
37.55%
No qualifications
25
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.08%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
45.95%
Owns outright
23
20.72%
Social rents from council
19
17.12%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 202590, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7LBOtherFreehold£11,150,000
17 Apr 2025Unit 8, 83, Commercial Square, Leicester, LE2 7SROtherLeasehold£27,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 10, 50, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7JSFlatsLeasehold£142,500
01 Dec 2025Flat 15, 25, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7HSFlatsLeasehold£130,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 5, 25, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7HSFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the LE2 7LT postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 7LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusLeicester CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of LeicesterHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHazel Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 7LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miPathy SuperstoreLeicester, LE2 7LNWalking directions to Pathy Superstore
0.3 miOne StopWelford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BDWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miK-Mart Oriental Food StoreLeicester, LE2 6BHWalking directions to K-Mart Oriental Food Store
0.4 miFilbert GroceriesFilbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JHWalking directions to Filbert Groceries

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 7LT, 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)Clarendon Park & Stoneygate SouthE02002856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 030CE01013649
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 7LT

Is LE2 7LT (Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South) safe?

The area around LE2 7LT records about 231 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LE2 7LT?

The median sale price around LE2 7LT in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate 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 7LT?

There are 17 schools close to LE2 7LT, including Leicester College (Good), University of Leicester and Hazel Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 7LT?

The closest station to LE2 7LT is Leicester, about 1,400 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 7LT?

LE2 7LT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,931 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 7LT (Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.