Postcode LE2 7SQ 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 high crime levels, with around 97.3 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 road, approximately 267 ft away from LE2 7SQ.
West Knighton near LE2 7SQ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
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 7SQ postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Pathy Superstore | Leicester, LE2 7LN | Walking directions to Pathy Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | K-Mart Oriental Food Store | Leicester, LE2 6BH | Walking directions to K-Mart Oriental Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Welford Road | Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to Welford Road |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.