Postcode LE2 8AE is located in an urban city, within the Aylestone ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Aylestone North & Saffron Fields area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.3 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 8AE.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 8AE 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 1.7 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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £250,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £202,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aylestone
In the LE2 8AE postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asya Mini Market | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NF | Walking directions to Asya Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | 205-207 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NB | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Shopryt | 2 Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Walking directions to Shopryt |
| 0.3 mi | Riverview Convenience Store | 329 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QL | Walking directions to Riverview Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.