LE4 covers eastern Leicester and sits at the 52nd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.4/100, indicating average market conditions. Over five years, property prices grew at 2.3% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields showed stronger expansion at 6.3% CAGR, suggesting landlord activity has outpaced capital appreciation. Population growth of 0.8% over the same period remains modest, though the district is classified as experiencing active gentrification. This combination of rental growth exceeding price growth, alongside demographic stability and mid-range trajectory metrics, presents a profile distinct from rapid appreciation markets but potentially relevant to those evaluating income-focused investment approaches in the East Midlands.
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- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Leicester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Leicester (LE4) common questions
Is Leicester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leicester (LE4) as Active. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 43% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leicester safe?
Leicester has a safety score of 60/100 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 (LE4) is £252k 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 (LE4) is £935 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leicester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leicester (LE1), Leicester (LE5), Leicester (LE7), Leicester (LE3), Leicester (LE2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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