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    Leicester live market dataUpdated 2026-01

    Invest in Leicester Property

    Central England hub with strong rental demand

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    LEICESTER LIVE SNAPSHOT
    2026-01
    Avg yield
    5.8%
    Live across the city
    Live stock
    £215,000
    Listings indexed
    Median price
    £215,000
    City-wide
    Leicester This week

    Leicester, in four numbers.

    Today's reading of the Leicester market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

    Median asking priceup +4.2% YoY
    £215,000
    across all property types and bed counts
    12-MO TREND+4.2%
    Avg gross yieldup +0.1%
    5.8%
    Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
    12-MO TRENDRange 5-7.5%
    Live stock+4.2%
    £215,000
    Active listings indexed today
    8-WK TREND+4.2%
    Time on marketstable
    31 days
    Median days from list to SSTC
    12-MO TRENDstable
    Yield leaderboard - Leicester areas

    Where Leicester stacks tightest.

    Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

    #1HIGHHighfields - 33 active7.0%
    #2BELGBelgrave - 37 active6.5%
    #3CLARClarendon Park - 49 active6.2%
    04WATEWaterside - 45 active5.8%
    05STONStoneygate - 65 active5.2%

    Leicester by property type

    2-bed terrace7.5%
    3-bed terrace6.7%
    4-bed HMO7.3%
    2-bed flat5.8%
    3-bed semi5.5%
    1-bed flat5.3%
    4-bed semi5.2%
    5-bed detached5.0%
    The shortlist

    Leicester areas worth your Saturday morning.

    Clarendon Park

    Student area - Professionals - Established
    6.2% yield

    Popular student and young professional area. Good yields and consistent demand.

    Avg price
    £245k
    Avg yield
    6.2%
    Profile
    Student area
    Popular student and young professional area.See Clarendon Park listings

    Waterside

    Regeneration - New builds - Growth area
    5.8% yield

    Major regeneration zone with new developments. Growing professional market.

    Avg price
    £225k
    Avg yield
    5.8%
    Profile
    Regeneration
    Major regeneration zone with new developments.See Waterside listings

    Highfields

    Affordable - High yields - Strong demand
    7% yield

    Affordable area with strong rental demand. Higher yields for value investors.

    Avg price
    £165k
    Avg yield
    7%
    Profile
    Affordable
    Affordable area with strong rental demand.See Highfields listings

    Stoneygate

    Premium area - Professionals - Stable market
    5.2% yield

    Premium residential area with professional tenants. Lower yields but stable.

    Avg price
    £325k
    Avg yield
    5.2%
    Profile
    Premium area
    Premium residential area with professional tenants.See Stoneygate listings

    Belgrave

    Diverse - Family market - Good yields
    6.5% yield

    Diverse area with good yields. Popular with families and professionals.

    Avg price
    £185k
    Avg yield
    6.5%
    Profile
    Diverse
    Diverse area with good yields.See Belgrave listings
    The case

    Why Leicester, in four numbers.

    Leicester offers excellent value in the heart of England. Strong university presence, diverse economy, and central location create steady rental demand across all sectors.

    01 - Yield
    £215,000
    Avg Property Price

    Central Location

    Heart of England with excellent road and rail links. 1 hour to London, Birmingham, and Nottingham. Attractive for commuters.

    02 - Demand
    5.8%
    Avg Rental Yield

    University Demand

    40,000+ students from two universities. Clarendon Park and Stoneygate popular. Strong single-let and HMO demand.

    03 - Regen
    720+
    Properties Available

    Diverse Economy

    Textiles, engineering, financial services, and growing tech sector. Diversified employment base provides rental stability.

    04 - Liquidity
    £215,000
    Avg Property Price

    Affordable Entry

    Lower prices than Birmingham or Nottingham. Good yields achievable with moderate investment.

    Leicester Operator FAQ

    Leicester questions, answered.

    Is Leicester good for property investment?
    Yes. Affordable entry, steady yields (5-7%), and central location. Strong university presence and diverse economy provide rental stability.
    What are the best areas for buy-to-let?
    Students: Clarendon Park, Highfields. Professionals: Stoneygate, Waterside. Value: Belgrave, Highfields. Mix of strategies possible.
    How does Leicester compare to Nottingham?
    Similar market dynamics with slightly lower prices. Nottingham has larger student population. Leicester offers central location advantages.
    What regeneration is happening?
    Waterside development transforming city center. Leicester Tigers stadium area improving. Long-term investment in infrastructure.
    Is student property a good investment?
    Yes, particularly in Clarendon Park. 40,000+ students create demand. Yields of 6-8% in student areas. Check HMO licensing.
    What are typical investment costs?
    Deposit (25%): £53,750 on £215k. Stamp duty (with surcharge): £8,450. Legal: £1,000-1,500. Management: 10-12%.
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