3.5% Below average

Rental Yield in LE2 — LEICESTER

Rent data based on Leicester UA local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below East Midlands average (3.5%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)
£250,000
Median Price
£728
Monthly Rent
3.5%
Gross Yield
3,418
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £430,000 700
Semi-detached £267,000 1,129
Terraced £210,000 1,089
Flat £132,750 366
Other £407,500 134

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare LE2 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
LE87 LEICESTER 0.17 £5,000,000 £728
LE1 LEICESTER 5.92 £147,497 £728
LE5 LEICESTER 3.28 £266,000 £728
LE18 WIGSTON 4.17 £250,000 £868

LE2 is part of Leicester UA. View all postcode districts in Leicester UA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in LE2?

LE2 has a gross rental yield of 3.5%. The median property price is £250,000 with typical monthly rents of £728, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is LE2 a good area for buy-to-let?

LE2 yields 3.5%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in Leicester UA for alternatives.

What is the median property price in LE2?

The median property price in LE2 is £250,000, based on 3,418 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £257,000 across Leicester UA as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026