Buy-to-Let Yields in Leicestershire
8 councils · 24 postcode districts · Best: Oadby and Wigston · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Leicestershire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE1 | LEICESTER | 5.92 | £147,497 |
| LE18 | WIGSTON | 4.17 | £250,000 |
| LE9 | LEICESTER | 3.87 | £263,500 |
| LE3 | LEICESTER | 3.8 | £230,000 |
| LE19 | LEICESTER | 3.75 | £272,000 |
| LE11 | LOUGHBOROUGH | 3.7 | £235,250 |
| DE12 | SWADLINCOTE | 3.67 | £245,000 |
| LE67 | COALVILLE | 3.6 | £250,000 |
| LE8 | LEICESTER | 3.52 | £290,000 |
| LE2 | LEICESTER | 3.49 | £250,000 |
| LE10 | HINCKLEY | 3.44 | £255,000 |
| LE4 | LEICESTER | 3.4 | £257,000 |
| LE6 | LEICESTER | 3.3 | £272,500 |
| LE5 | LEICESTER | 3.28 | £266,000 |
| DE74 | DERBY | 3.19 | £282,500 |
Councils in Leicestershire by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby and Wigston | 4.17 | £250,000 | £868 | 1 |
| Blaby | 3.71 | £272,000 | £850 | 3 |
| Leicester UA | 3.34 | £257,000 | £728 | 6 |
| North West Leicestershire | 3.33 | £272,500 | £750 | 5 |
| Charnwood | 3.19 | £275,000 | £725 | 3 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 2.97 | £350,000 | £730 | 2 |
| Harborough | 2.84 | £352,750 | £825 | 2 |
| Melton | 2.68 | £326,250 | £625 | 2 |
Leicestershire Buy-to-Let Overview
Leicestershire offers an average gross rental yield of 3.3% across 8 councils and 24 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Leicestershire can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Leicestershire?
The average gross rental yield across Leicestershire is 3.3%, based on 41,053 property transactions across 8 councils and 24 postcode districts.
Which councils in Leicestershire have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Leicestershire are Oadby and Wigston (4.2%), Blaby (3.7%), and Leicester UA (3.3%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Leicestershire?
The top postcode districts in Leicestershire are LE1 (5.9%), LE18 (4.2%), and LE9 (3.9%). These areas combine lower property prices with competitive rental returns.
Data updated quarterly from HM Land Registry and VOA open data. Last updated June 2026.