Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the LE2 postcode area, covering Leicester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£175,647
Median price
£145,000
5-year trend
+30.1%
Total sales
49,700
The LE2 area has 1,841 individual postcodes with 49,700 registered sales. Prices are +55.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Leicester. The five-year price movement is +30.1%.
A diverse and affordable Midlands city with fast trains to London St Pancras and a growing food and cultural scene.
🚆 Main station
Leicester
⏱️ London commute
~70 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Leicester Grammar School
LE2 averages £175,647, placing it in the affordable category, +55.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 49,700 recorded sales across 1,841 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in LE2 is +30.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
LE2 2AD
£89,132 avg · 203 sales
LE2 7DN
£96,201 avg · 177 sales
LE2 2PY
£120,467 avg · 165 sales
LE2 4QY
£189,144 avg · 149 sales
LE2 9TB
£240,788 avg · 146 sales
LE2 1ZB
£110,344 avg · 143 sales
LE2 3ER
£115,269 avg · 137 sales
LE2 4QA
£212,531 avg · 132 sales
LE2 2EJ
£69,604 avg · 128 sales
This LE2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the LE2 postcode area is £175,647, based on 49,700 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Leicester.
Properties in LE2 average £175,647, which is +55.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£145,000) is 17.4% below the average (£175,647), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in LE2 have moved +30.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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