Postcode local report
LE2 7JA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Leicester
LocaleIQ report for LE2 7JA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for LE2 7JA
Generated 26 Apr 2026LE2 7JA sits in Saffron, Leicester. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). Roadworks are the strongest immediate disruption signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-10% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,702 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 15 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 433 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabRemedial works on Footway
Remedial works (Works planned) promoted by SEVERN TRENT WATER. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Give and take.
1 May 2026 - 2 May 2026 - 210 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 19, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
1 Mar 2025 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 34, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
9 Oct 2024 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 52, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 Sep 2024 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 50, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 Sep 2024 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
30 Aug 2024 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 18, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Feb 2024 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 42, Brazil Street, LE2 7JA
licensed hmo for up to 7 residents.
27 Feb 2024 - 0 m - Leicester HMO Register
Nearby context for LE2 7JA
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Common questions about LE2 7JA
Is LE2 7JA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE2 7JA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE2 7JA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE2 7JA?
LocaleIQ matched LE2 7JA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.