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.
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.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 230.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from LE2 7LT.
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.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7LT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 90, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7LB | Other | Freehold | £11,150,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Unit 8, 83, Commercial Square, Leicester, LE2 7SR | Other | Leasehold | £27,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 10, 50, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7JS | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 15, 25, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7HS | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, 25, Pavilion Close, Leicester, LE2 7HS | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the LE2 7LT postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | One Stop | Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | K-Mart Oriental Food Store | Leicester, LE2 6BH | Walking directions to K-Mart Oriental Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
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 7LT, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to LE2 7LT is Leicester, about 1,400 m away.
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).
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).
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.