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House prices in Leicester
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Leicester is worth £230,107, up 2.0% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £387,602.
That's 15% below the UK average of £271,295.
Leicester house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Leicester
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £387,602 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £264,953 ▲ +3.1%
- Terraced £207,738 ▲ +2.2%
- Flat £142,733 ▼ -2.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 13 HADSTOCK CLOSE, LE5 0TT | £550,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 CROSS STREET, LE19 4NJ | £225,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 48 CENTURION DRIVE, LE9 2DU | £247,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 PETWORTH DRIVE, LE3 9RF | £250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 ROY CLOSE, LE19 2DN | £252,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 WESTOVER ROAD, LE3 3DT | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 59 RICHMOND ROAD, LE2 8BB | £205,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 ASHTREE ROAD, LE9 1UA | £290,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 KIRKLAND ROAD, LE3 2JP | £290,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 KIRMINTON GARDENS, LE5 2EN | £290,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Leicester costs 7.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Leicester ranks nationally →
Leicester is the 154th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 133,999 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Leicester.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 39%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £863
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Westmorland and Furness £227,987
- House prices in Southampton £235,757
- House prices in City of Peterborough £235,773
- House prices in Torbay £222,289
- House prices in Isle of Wight £238,456
- House prices in East Riding of Yorkshire £220,913
- House prices in City of Plymouth £219,145
- House prices in Telford and Wrekin £216,685
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Leicester?
- The average house price in Leicester is £230,107, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Leicester changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Leicester have risen +2.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Leicester by property type?
- Latest average prices in Leicester:
- detached homes: £387,602
- semi-detached homes: £264,953
- terraced homes: £207,738
- flats: £142,733
- Is Leicester affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Leicester costs 7.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Leicester ranks nationally.
- Is Leicester an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Leicester costs £230,107 — 15% less than the UK average of £271,295. Leicester is the 154th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Leicester?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Leicester's average of £230,107, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Leicester?
- On a typical Leicester sale at £230,107, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,800–£4,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Leicester?
- Moving home in Leicester typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.