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.
- Average price
- £234,631
- 12-month change
- +2.9%
- vs UK average
- -13%
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).
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.