Average house price in Leicester
The average house price in Leicester (East Midlands) is £234,631, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 2.9% over the last 12 months. That is 13% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Leicester ranks 220th most expensive of 360 local authorities — below the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £234,631
- 12-month change
- +2.9%
- vs UK average
- -13%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 220th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £395,420 |
| Semi-detached | £270,075 |
| Terraced | £212,188 |
| Flat / maisonette | £144,709 |
Nearby areas in East Midlands
- East Lindsey£213,229
- Erewash£219,110
- South Holland£225,896
- Amber Valley£235,323
- Newark and Sherwood£236,330
- Gedling£244,054
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Leicester?
- The average house price in Leicester is £234,631, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Leicester?
- Average house prices in Leicester have risen by 2.9% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Leicester?
- An average detached home in Leicester costs £395,420 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Leicester?
- An average flat or maisonette in Leicester costs £144,709 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Leicester expensive compared with the UK average?
- Leicester's average house price of £234,631 is 13% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Leicester rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Leicester is the 220th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it below the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Leicester
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Leicester.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.