Postcode LE2 8EP 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 South Wigston located about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 8EP.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 8EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £460,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £310,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £249,950 |
| Terraced | 44 | £197,500 |
10 years price trend in Aylestone
In the LE2 8EP postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Granby Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Marriott Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Montrose School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester, LE2 8AD | |
| 0.2 mi | Lounge Bar | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | |
| 0.3 mi | MagiBar | 305-307 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.