Postcode LE2 7PR 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 high crime levels, with around 94.7 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from LE2 7PR.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 7PR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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.
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 7PR postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aylestone Food and Wine | 261 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QJ | Walking directions to Aylestone Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Aylestone Convenience Store | 313 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QL | Walking directions to Aylestone Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Riverview Convenience Store | 329 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QL | Walking directions to Riverview Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus | 205-207 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NB | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.4 mi | Shopryt | 2 Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Walking directions to Shopryt |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.