Postcode LE2 8AS 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 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aylestone North & Saffron Fields is £48,067 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 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 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 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% 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 per household in Aylestone North & Saffron Fields is £48,067 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from LE2 8AS.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 8AS 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 1.6 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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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 | 21 | £228,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £186,125 |
| Flats | 2 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saffron
In the LE2 8AS postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asya Mini Market | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NF | Walking directions to Asya Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | 205-207 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NB | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Riverview Convenience Store | 329 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QL | Walking directions to Riverview Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shopryt | 2 Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Walking directions to Shopryt |
| 0.2 mi | Aylestone Convenience Store | 313 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QL | Walking directions to Aylestone Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE2 8AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elly Cutkelvin
Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023
Ted Cassidy
Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.