Leicester house prices
East Midlands · Official UK House Price Index, August 2026.
The average home in Leicester sold for £226,881 in August 2026, 1.5% down on the same month a year earlier. Figures are the official UK House Price Index average for the Leicester local authority area, covering all residential sales.
Average sold price
£227k
Change over the last year
1.5% down
Average price, last 12 months
£234k
Sept 25
£228k
Dec 25
£233k
Mar 26
£227k
May 26
£227k
Aug 26
Over the last 12 months the average has fallen by £7,208 (3.1%).
Average price by property type in Leicester
Detached
£381k
Semi-detached
£261k
Terraced
£206k
Flat or maisonette
£140k
Figures cover the Leicester local authority area and are published monthly by HM Land Registry.
Leicester house prices: common questions
- What is the average house price in Leicester?
- The average home in Leicester sold for £226,881 in August 2026, according to the official UK House Price Index.
- Are house prices in Leicester rising or falling?
- Average prices in Leicester are 1.5% lower than the same month a year earlier.
- How much does a flat or a house cost in Leicester?
- In Leicester, a flat or maisonette averages £140,344, a terraced home £205,717 and a detached home £380,683.
- Where do these Leicester house prices come from?
- They are official UK House Price Index averages for the Leicester local authority area, published monthly by HM Land Registry from real completed sales.
- How can I find out what my own home in Leicester is worth?
- Search your postcode on GaffGuide for a free estimate of that specific home, built from nearby sold prices and the property's certified floor area. No sign-up and no payment.
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