Postcode LE2 7NG 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.
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 5.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from LE2 7NG.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 7NG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
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 7NG postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shopryt | 2 Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Walking directions to Shopryt |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | 205-207 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NB | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Asya Mini Market | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NF | Walking directions to Asya Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Knighton One Stop | 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR | Walking directions to Knighton One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | ANNA International Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to ANNA International Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.