LE19 in Leicester has demonstrated stronger rental performance than price appreciation over the past five years, with annual rent growth at 6.2% compared to property price growth of 2.5%. The postcode scores 57.0 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally, and is currently in a pre-cursor stage of gentrification. Population growth remains modest at 0.7% over the five-year period. The divergence between rental and capital growth suggests the area may appeal differently to landlords versus owner-occupiers, with rental yields potentially offsetting slower price gains. Market fundamentals indicate selective demand patterns characteristic of areas in earlier stages of urban regeneration cycles.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Leicester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
43 planning applications submitted in LE19 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 5 demolition.
- Erection of a two storey side extension and external alterations (including demolition of existing garage and conservatory)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of a single storey rear extension, roof and internal alterations. (including demolition of existing washroom/hall space)Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage. (Including Demolition Of Existing Conservatory)Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
Leicester (LE19) common questions
Is Leicester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leicester (LE19) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 17% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leicester safe?
Leicester has a safety score of 53/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Leicester?
The average property price in Leicester (LE19) is £242k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leicester?
The median monthly rent in Leicester (LE19) is £914 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leicester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leicester (LE3), Leicester (LE4), Leicester (LE1), Leicester (LE5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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