Postcode LE2 7NF is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the West Knighton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.
West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from LE2 7NF.
West Knighton near LE2 7NF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 7NF postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.