# LE9, Leicester LE9 in Leicester shows rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation, with rent growth at 4.7% compound annual rate against 2.5% price growth over five years. The postcode scores 52.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. Population expansion remains modest at 0.7% over five years, suggesting limited organic demand drivers. The district sits at pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-phase characteristics before established regeneration. For investors prioritising rental yield, the divergence between rent and price growth merits attention, though overall trajectory positioning sits at strong rather than exceptional levels relative to national comparatives.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
- 4533 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Leicester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
117 planning applications submitted in LE9 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes proposing 109 homes, 2 demolition.
- Reserved matters application for the erection of 95 dwellings (Use Class C3) including details of appearance, layout, scale and landscaping (in relation to outline planning permission 24/0559/OUT)Jan 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Outline application for 14 dwellings with all matters reserved except for 'access' and 'layout'.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Permission in principle for the erection of one dwellingJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Leicester (LE9) common questions
Is Leicester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leicester (LE9) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 30% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leicester safe?
Leicester has a safety score of 72/100 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 (LE9) 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 (LE9) is £914 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leicester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hinckley (LE10), Leicester (LE3), Brackley (NN13), Leicester (LE19), Nuneaton (CV13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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