Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the LE9 postcode area, covering Leicester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£183,617
Median price
£162,500
5-year trend
+95.5%
Total sales
33,755
The LE9 area has 1,185 individual postcodes with 33,755 registered sales. Prices are +54.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Leicester. The five-year price movement is +95.5%.
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
LE9 averages £183,617, placing it in the affordable category, +54.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 33,755 recorded sales across 1,185 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in LE9 is +95.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
LE9 6NQ
£136,511 avg · 199 sales
LE9 2BW
£262,761 avg · 175 sales
LE9 6HJ
£136,716 avg · 162 sales
LE9 2AA
£133,735 avg · 137 sales
LE9 6QE
£167,678 avg · 136 sales
LE9 6YW
£201,759 avg · 129 sales
LE9 6WA
£138,714 avg · 127 sales
LE9 6NU
£115,335 avg · 125 sales
LE9 8FH
£124,951 avg · 123 sales
This LE9 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: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the LE9 postcode area is £183,617, based on 33,755 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Leicester.
Properties in LE9 average £183,617, which is +54.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£162,500) is 11.5% below the average (£183,617), 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 LE9 have moved +95.5% 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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