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Belgrave & Inner East Leicester

Belgrave & Inner East Leicester investment guide. Average gross yield 4.6%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.6%avg gross yield
£262kavg sold price (897 sales, 12mo)
Landlord's marketrental demand
Article 4: Yes· Leicester City Council HMO Article 4 Direction 2021
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
4.6%
+0.8% vs Leicester avg (3.8%)
Average Asking Price
£262,103
high confidence (897 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£1,003
2-bed · 3-bed £1,169 · 4.9% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£284
City avg £299/sqft · 15 below average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in LE4
1-bed
£788
per month
4.8% yield
2-bed
£1,003
per month
4.9% yield
3-bed
£1,169
per month
5.0% yield
4-bed
£1,386
per month
5.3% yield
Ownership mix
LE4 vs UK average · 42,866 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Distinct tenure mix: 27% owned with mortgage (2pp lower than the UK average of 30%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
30.7%(UK 32.9%)
-2.2pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
27.3%(UK 29.7%)
-2.4pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
22.7%(UK 20.3%)
+2.4pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
19.3%(UK 17.1%)
+2.2pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in LE4
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced5.3%£235,000£1,043
Semi-detached4.8%£271,140£1,080
Detached4.0%£330,000£1,111
Flat9.3%£118,701£920

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About Belgrave & Inner East Leicester (LE4, Leicester)

LE4 attracts property investors seeking strong rental yields in an established residential area. With an average gross yield of 4.6% and asking prices around £262,103, the area offers accessible entry points for buy-to-let portfolios, particularly for those targeting multi-bedroom properties where yields reach 5.3% on four-bedroom homes.

The area maintains a landlord's market with consistent rental demand across all property types. Tenant demand is notably strong for larger family homes, with three and four-bedroom properties commanding premium rents (£1,169–£1,386 monthly) and delivering the highest yields, suggesting good demographic demand from families and professional households.

Investors should monitor local market saturation given the area's popularity with landlords, and conduct thorough due diligence on individual properties' condition and location within LE4, as yields can vary significantly. Rental void periods and maintenance costs should be factored into investment appraisals, particularly for older stock typical of inner-city Leicester neighbourhoods.

Sold Price Trend - LE4
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-3.7% over 2 years
Flip Activity - LE4
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
10
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+36.4%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
13 mo
Flip rate
0.7%
of all sales
Recent case studies
colby road
Terraced
Bought Dec 24
£270k
Sold Feb 26
£360k
14 mo+33.3%
fielding road
Semi
Bought Oct 24
£240k
Sold Oct 25
£300k
12 mo+19.2%*
Gross 25.0%
spinney rise
Terraced
Bought Sept 24
£190k
Sold Sept 25
£310k
12 mo+54.6%*
Gross 63.2%
parkdale road
Semi
Bought Feb 24
£180k
Sold May 25
£335k
15 mo+74.8%*
Gross 86.1%
allington drive
Semi
Bought Apr 24
£195k
Sold Jan 25
£245k
9 mo+18.8%*
Gross 25.6%
swainson road
Terraced
Bought Apr 24
£175k
Sold Oct 24
£290k
6 mo+59.2%*
Gross 65.7%
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - LE4
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
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Article 4 Direction (HMO)In effect
HMO conversions in this LPA require planning approval under:
  • Houses in Multiple Occupation - 2013
  • Leicester City Council HMO Article 4 Direction 2021
+ 371 other Article 4 directions in Leicester (conservation areas, change-of-use, demolition control). Not HMO-related.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Article 4 directions cover parts of Leicester. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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