Houses for sale in Leicester, Leicestershire


House Prices in Leicester

Properties in Leicester have an average house price of £314k and had 11,218 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Leicester is an area in Leicestershire with 106,961 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £29M.


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Property price trends in Leicester

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Leicester sold for £299,973 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 143,117 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £307,418, that's a fall of roughly 2.4%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 2.5% since 2021, a gain of around £7,227 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £224,163, so the typical sold price has climbed about 33.8% since then, roughly 3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 3%.

Frequently asked questions about Leicester


What is the average price for a property for sale in Leicester?

The average price for a property for sale in Leicester is £313,600. This amount is 3% higher than the average price in Leicestershire. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Leicester.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Leicester?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Leicester are Forest Bradgate at an average of £1,079,761, Hinckley De Montfort at an average of £795,000 and Mountsorrel at an average of £731,666.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Leicester?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Leicester are Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields at an average of £140,500, Castle at an average of £167,220 and Western at an average of £197,875.


Which train stations are available in or near Leicester?

Some of the train stations available in or near Leicester are Leicester, South Wigston and Narborough.


Property Price Paid in Leicester by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £299,973
Price decrease
-7%
293 Properties
2025 £322,274
Price increase
3%
3,739 Properties
2024 £311,633
Price increase
1%
3,792 Properties
2023 £307,418
Price decrease
-1%
3,394 Properties
2022 £310,036
Price increase
6%
4,213 Properties
2021 £292,746
Price increase
7%
5,559 Properties
2020 £272,065
Price increase
5%
4,433 Properties
2019 £257,504
Price increase
3%
5,155 Properties
2018 £248,906
Price increase
4%
5,343 Properties
2017 £239,640
Price increase
6%
5,378 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Leicester

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £272,414.00 4,529 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £227,027.00 1,979 Terraced Houses
Detached House £430,404.00 4,027 Detached Houses
Flat £148,867.00 683 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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