Postcode LE2 8QT 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 very high crime levels, with around 137.9 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 South Wigston located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 8QT.
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields near LE2 8QT 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 | 8 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £207,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aylestone
In the LE2 8QT postcode area, located within Aylestone North & Saffron Fields, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 8QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Step In | 483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | European Store | 461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 457 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 549 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.