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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 flat5.9%
3-bed semi5.6%
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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