A complete guide to property investment in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, East Midlands
£950,000 - Guide Price
7 bedroom detached house for sale
Main Street, Leicester, LE9
£1,000,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Forest Drive, Kirby Muxloe, LE9
£795,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Woodlands Lane, Kirby Muxloe, LE9
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.