Area Information for Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG

Summary Back to Top

Saffron Lane in Leicester is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Aylestone ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leicester West. This page combines information for the address Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LE2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LE2 6UG.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leicester
Ward Aylestone
Constituency Leicester West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region East Midlands
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG:

The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6SA
Bloomfield Road, Leicester, LE2 6LB
Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UJ
Heathcott Road, Leicester, LE2 6LL
Gedge Way, Leicester, LE2 6NQ
Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6SD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LE2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (35 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 35 property sales in Saffron Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 14
Semi-Detached 72
Terraced 65
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Commercial Building 11
Total 173
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Saffron Lane, Leicester contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 40
Owned with Mortgage 42
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 11
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 70
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 171

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 64
Three People 28
Four People 18
Five People 5
Six People 4
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 171

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Saffron Lane, Leicester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 106
Other Household 14
Total 169

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 89
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 172

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leicester West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 184
Female 215
Total 399

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 31
5-9 37
10-14 26
15-19 27
20-24 13
25-29 24
30-34 43
35-39 31
40-44 30
45-49 25
50-54 22
55-59 31
60-64 23
65-69 12
70-74 12
75-79 9
80-84 1
85+ 3
Total 400

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LE2 6UG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 146
Married 113
Separated 6
Divorced 27
Widowed 10
Total 302

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 208
Good 124
Fair 47
Bad 15
Very Bad 5
Total 399

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 75
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 53
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 36
No GCSEs or Equivalent 72
Other 12
Total 302

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 71% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 285
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 40
Pakistani 2
Chinese 3
Other Asian 15
Black African 19
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 4
Other 12
Total 399

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 293
European Union 34
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 27
Middle East and Asia 32
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 399

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 293
10+ Years 63
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 399

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LE2 6UG.

Passport(s) Held
None 87
United Kingdom 255
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 11
Central and South America 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 152
Christian 173
Buddhist 0
Hindu 20
Jewish 0
Muslim 14
Sikh 17
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 22
Total 399

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 108
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 32
Retired 35
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 19
Total 306

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 35
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 32
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 178

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 22
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 30
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 47
Semi-Routine Occupation 47
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 35
Full-time Student 28
Total 303

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG is within the Aylestone policing neighbourhood, under the Leicestershire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Saffron Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Aylestone
Freemans Common
Leicester
LE2 7SZ
Force Website: http://www.leics.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to LE2 6UG. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LE2 6UG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest railway station is South Wigston, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
South Wigston 1.5 miles
Leicester 2 miles
Narborough 3.5 miles
Syston 6.7 miles
Sileby 8.9 miles
Barrow-upon-Soar 11 miles
Hinckley (Leics) 11 miles
Loughborough 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest is Marriott Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Marriott Primary School 280 yards
    
Montrose School 810 yards
    
Granby Primary School half a mile
    
Knighton Mead Primary Academy 0.6 miles
    
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles
    
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (All Through) 0.7 miles
    
Eyres Monsell Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Water Leys Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Overdale Junior School 1.1 miles
    
Avenue Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest is Lancaster Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Lancaster Academy 0.6 miles
    
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 0.7 miles
    
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (All Through) 0.7 miles
    
Fullhurst Community College 1.6 miles
    
Leicester Islamic Academy 1.6 miles  
South Wigston High School 1.7 miles
    
Wigston College 1.8 miles
    
Wigston Academy 1.8 miles
    
Leicester High School for Girls 1.8 miles  
Brook Mead Academy 2.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest is Saffron Group Practice, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest is Somani, K J, approximately 680 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest is Leicester Royal Infirmary, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG. The nearest is Saffron Eyecare, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Saffron Eyecare < 50 yards
Zarj Eyecare 0.7 miles
SASK Optics Ltd 0.8 miles
Eyes Right Opticians 1.3 miles
Sask Optics 1.3 miles
Farmilo Optometrists 1.4 miles
S I Opticals 1.4 miles
Eyes Right 1.5 miles
Peter Jackson Associates 1.6 miles
Asda Opticians 1.6 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in LE2 6UG

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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