Leicester's rental prices have increased by 12.5% over the past year, offering an excellent opportunity for investment in rental residential properties with 3-5% return rates. (source)

364k

Population

£227k

Average Property Price

£1,071

Average Monthly Rent

£907

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Leicester is currently experiencing several regeneration projects - all aiming to make it a better place to live and work for residents.

Education

Leicester is home to several renowned educational institutions, making it attractive for young families and students.

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159,000 people aged 16 and over are employed in Leicester (source), with extensive regeneration projects providing more job opportunities than ever before.

Employment

Property prices in Leicester are below the national average, offering strong potential for future value appreciation.

Why Invest in Leicester?

Over the past two decades, Leicester has proven to be a great investment for those looking to diversify their rental property portfolios.

In 2023, Leicester ranked 16th out of 50 cities in England on the Good Growth for Cities Index. This rating was based on several factors including economic prosperity indicators such as jobs, security, income, and health. Meanwhile, the same report ranked it as the highest-performing city outside the East Midlands. Whether its appeal lies in its diverse culture, rich history, or economic growth, it's clear that Leicester is a popular location for students, young professionals, and families.

Despite being a smaller city, Leicester has two renowned universities: De Montfort University and the University of Leicester. The latter was established in 1921; known for its world-changing research on genetic fingerprinting (source) and significant contribution to the excavation of King Richard III (source). It's just one of the reasons why the university ranks highly in the 2024 Times Higher Education Rankings and is popular among both British and international students.

The past two decades have shown that Leicester has become a popular location for many tenants across the country - and even the world. Its cultural diversity, extensive restaurants and nightlife venues, as well as job opportunities and economic growth, means more people than ever are flocking to Leicester. As demand for homes increases and rental prices rise, now is the perfect time to invest in Leicester's property market.

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In recent years, Leicester has gone from strength to strength in terms of property investment. The city and its county generate £23 billion in economic output - with hopes of reaching £30 billion output by 2030 (source).

Increasingly more businesses are flocking to the area to take advantage of the workforce residing within a 45-minute drive. Leicester offers high and stable investment returns for property investors thanks to the city's appeal to various different demographic groups.

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Areas within Leicester showing promising signs for development and growth include:

New Walk

As one of Leicester's most picturesque and historic sections, New Walk is becoming more crowded with the city's residents and businesses in the area. Along New Walk is the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, as well as several independent cafes and coffee shops leading to the city center. The area's mix of beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture with modern developments makes it popular among young professionals and families.

Clarendon Park

Clarendon Park is heavily populated by students due to its proximity to the University of Leicester. The area has many shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs - particularly along the popular Queens Road. Thanks to its convenient location and extensive entertainment activities, Clarendon Park has significant rental demand.

Waterside

Leicester's Waterside area is currently experiencing large-scale regeneration thanks to the city's secure investment in the area. £20 million has been allocated to transform the 150-acre, mostly derelict industrial area into a development that many would be proud to call home. It's located northwest of the city center and is determined to provide 350 new homes, as well as create 455 new jobs (source).

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