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Property investment stats for Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe offer a stable environment for property investment, with a strong presence of owner-occupiers — reflected in the 98th percentile for owner-occupied housing. The area is dominated by family households (88th percentile) and couples (81st percentile), making it especially appealing to those targeting long-term tenants seeking stability. Affordability is relatively balanced, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.3%, suggesting the area is not stretched for most local earners.

Recent capital growth over the past three years stands at 11.9%, with an annualised rate of 3.8%. However, the one-year capital growth has changed by -1.7%, which may give some investors pause. The median price per square foot is £319 per sq ft, and properties take a median of 51 days to sell, indicating reasonable liquidity.

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Key investment stats for Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Median price per sq ft

£319 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.1%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.7%

Sales in past year

299

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

Live property stats in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Live prices in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£399,950

25% of properties below...

£286,000

75% of properties below...

£600,000

Most expensive property

£2,450,000

Live listings

161

Median days on market

51

Should you invest in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

Opportunities

  • Strong rental yields are available in the top-performing postcode district, with 5.7% making it a compelling choice for buy-to-let investors.
  • Family demand is robust, with high proportions of couples and families, supporting stable rental or resale markets for three-bedroom houses (current median asking sale price: £325,000; rent: £1,375).
  • The median achieved price is £3,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, giving buyers some room to negotiate on entry.

Risks

  • The area has a relatively low proportion of private rented housing (12th percentile), which could limit rental demand growth and restrict tenant pool size.
  • Recent one-year capital growth has changed by -1.7%, signalling short-term volatility or cooling in sale prices.
  • Liquidity is moderate, with properties spending a median of 51 days on the market, so quick exits may not always be possible.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the combination of a high owner-occupier base and strong family orientation should continue to underpin demand for quality homes, particularly three-bedroom houses. While short-term capital growth has shifted by -1.7%, the three-year growth figure of 11.9% and annualised rate of 3.8% suggest a resilient longer-term trend. Investors should expect steady — if unspectacular — performance, with the best returns likely to come from targeting properties that appeal to families and couples.

Rental yields remain attractive in the top postcode district at 5.7%, and current asking prices for both houses and flats provide reasonable entry points. Liquidity is adequate but not exceptional, so investors should be prepared for a typical time to sell. Overall, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe look set to offer a solid, low-drama investment environment over the next year.

Live properties in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Investment properties in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands

7 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 171 days

£950,000 - Guide Price

7 bedroom detached house for sale

Main Street, Leicester, LE9

Slow to sell properties in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Forest Drive, Kirby Muxloe, LE9

Big price drop properties in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
40% below median price

£795,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Woodlands Lane, Kirby Muxloe, LE9

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,625 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

Best places to invest in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE35.7%4.1%£265 / sq ft
2LE94.8%2.8%£283 / sq ft
3LE194.7%4.4%£309 / 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.