House prices in North West Leicestershire
The median price paid for a home in North West Leicestershire was £255,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,533 sales. House prices in North West Leicestershire fell 4.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North West Leicestershire was 7% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in North West Leicestershire was £914 a month in August 2026, 9.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). North West Leicestershire had 5.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North West Leicestershire stands out
- Rents in North West Leicestershire had the 10th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+9.9%).
- Prices in North West Leicestershire had the 13th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−4.8%).
- North West Leicestershire has the 30th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.22 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in North West Leicestershire
The median price paid in North West Leicestershire was £255,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,533 sales, or £2,941 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £350,000 | 651 | £3,152 | +1.4% | +12.0% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £237,000 | 488 | £2,915 | +0.8% | +18.8% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £175,000 | 351 | £2,313 | −2.8% | +12.2% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Leicestershire | £255,000 | −4.8% | +10.9% | £2,941 | −0.6% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North West Leicestershire sold for a median £2,941 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 6% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
North West Leicestershire has the 130th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −4.8% change over the year is the 13th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in North West Leicestershire
The average private rent in North West Leicestershire was £914 a month in August 2026, 9.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in North West Leicestershire are 35.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North West Leicestershire has the 107th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in North West Leicestershire
1,368 homes were sold in North West Leicestershire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.22 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North West Leicestershire were 4.1% up on the year before and 32.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 30th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in North West Leicestershire
The police recorded 7,041 crimes in North West Leicestershire in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in North West Leicestershire fell 6.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 18.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.31 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.24 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.85 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.28 |
North West Leicestershire has the 56th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 7th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire is the 103rd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 194th |
| Income | 201st |
| Employment | 191st |
| Education and skills | 134th |
| Health | 158th |
| Crime | 156th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 146th |
| Living environment | 219th |
Broadband and mobile in North West Leicestershire
89.5% of premises in North West Leicestershire can get gigabit broadband and 98.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 79.5% can get full fibre, and 0.7% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 157th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
79.1% of premises in North West Leicestershire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in North West Leicestershire
In the year ending June 2025, 7,001 people moved to North West Leicestershire from elsewhere in the UK and 5,622 moved away, a net gain of 1,379 (12.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Charnwood 742
- Leicester 598
- South Derbyshire 540
Most moved out to
- South Derbyshire 729
- Charnwood 541
- Hinckley and Bosworth 351
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about North West Leicestershire
How much does a house cost in North West Leicestershire?
The median price paid for a home in North West Leicestershire was £255,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £350,000; semi-detached £237,000; terraced £175,000.
Are house prices in North West Leicestershire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North West Leicestershire fell 4.8%, and over five years it rose 10.9%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in North West Leicestershire?
The average private rent in North West Leicestershire was £914 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £634; 2 bed £819; 3 bed £992; 4+ bed £1,419.
Is North West Leicestershire a safe place to live?
North West Leicestershire had 5.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 56th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North West Leicestershire?
79.5% of premises in North West Leicestershire can get full fibre and 89.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Derbyshire 9 km
- Derby 17 km
- Hinckley and Bosworth 18 km
- Charnwood 18 km
- Erewash 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.