Postcode LE2 7ST 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 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 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 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 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from LE2 7ST.
West Knighton near LE2 7ST 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £187,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 7ST postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | K-Mart Oriental Food Store | Leicester, LE2 6BH | Walking directions to K-Mart Oriental Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Welford Road | Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to Welford Road |
| 0.3 mi | Knighton One Stop | 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR | Walking directions to Knighton One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.