# LE7, Leicester LE7 in Leicester's East Midlands region occupies the 61st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.9/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Over five years, the district recorded a modest price growth rate of 1.6% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth substantially outpaced this at 5.5% CAGR. Population expansion during the same period remained subdued at 1.0%. The postcode sits in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early-stage urban revitalisation characteristics. These metrics reveal a district where rental yield dynamics currently exceed property appreciation, with demographic expansion occurring gradually alongside emerging urban transformation indicators.
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- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Leicester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
8 planning applications submitted in LE7 over the last six months.
- Erection of first floor extension and single storey rear extension. Erection of two storey front extension.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Leicester (LE7) common questions
Is Leicester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leicester (LE7) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 40% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leicester safe?
Leicester has a safety score of 67/100 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 (LE7) is £252k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leicester?
The median monthly rent in Leicester (LE7) is £785 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leicester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leicester (LE4), Leicester (LE5), Leicester (LE1), Leicester (LE2), Leicester (LE3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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