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Property investment stats for Anstey, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Anstey.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Anstey sits comfortably on the edge of Leicester, offering a village feel yet with easy access to city amenities. The area is dominated by owner-occupied homes, sitting in the 84th percentile compared to the rest of Britain, and couples are especially prevalent here, in the 82nd percentile, making it a magnet for settled households. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.9, Anstey remains relatively affordable for buyers. The median price per square foot is £282 per sq ft, which gives investors a clear benchmark for property values in the area.

Rental yields are steady at 3.8%, and the top-performing postcode district achieves 4.4%, which is worth noting for those seeking the best returns. Properties typically spend 45 days on the market, suggesting reasonable liquidity for both buyers and sellers.

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Key investment stats for Anstey

Median price per sq ft

£282 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.8%

Capital growth (1y)

0.1%

Sales in past year

94

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Anstey

Live prices in Anstey, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£368,000

25% of properties below...

£228,000

75% of properties below...

£517,500

Most expensive property

£1,750,000

Live listings

67

Median days on market

45

Should you invest in Anstey?

Opportunities

  • The area’s strong owner-occupier and family presence (with families in the 63rd percentile and couples in the 82nd percentile) creates a stable base for long-term lets.
  • The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and achievable discounts (median of £4,950 (the typical achieved discount)) provide scope for value-driven purchases.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield delivers 4.4%, which may appeal to yield-focused investors.

Risks

  • The private rented sector is in the 13th percentile, so rental demand may be limited compared to more urban markets.
  • Capital growth over 1 year is modest at 0.1%, which may not suit investors seeking rapid appreciation.
  • With annual sales at 94, transaction volumes are not particularly high, which could affect liquidity in slower market periods.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Anstey’s affordability and high rate of owner-occupation should continue to underpin demand from buyers, especially families and couples. The steady annualised growth over three years, at 2.6%, suggests the area is more about slow and steady gains than dramatic price swings.

While rental yields are not headline-grabbing, the stability of the market and the opportunity for discounts on purchase price make it appealing for those seeking lower-risk investments. Investors should keep an eye on the limited size of the private rented sector, as this may cap rental growth, but overall, the fundamentals look solid for the next year. The combination of reasonable prices, reliable demand, and a settled population makes Anstey a quietly attractive spot for patient investors.

Live properties in Anstey

Investment properties in Anstey, East Midlands

4 bedroom detached house for sale
26% below median price

£510,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Bradgate Road, Anstey

Priced to sell properties in Anstey, East Midlands
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£300,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom detached house for sale

The Close, Anstey, Leicester, Leice...

Slow to sell properties in Anstey, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom town house for sale
Reduced by 19%

£170,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom town house for sale

Edward Street, Anstey, Leicester, L...

Big price drop properties in Anstey, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom detached house for sale
1,538 sq ft

£450,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached house for sale

Cropston Road, Leicester, LE7

Properties with planning granted in Anstey, East Midlands
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
42% below median price

£87,500 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Pettifor Court, Anstey

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Anstey, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.3%

Best places to invest in Anstey

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE74.4%3.0%£310 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.