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 99.3 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 99.3 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.
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 7SQ postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 5 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.