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Property investment stats for Oadby, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Oadby.

Last updated: 11 May 2026

Investment summary

Oadby stands out for its strong owner-occupier base, with the proportion of owner-occupied homes in the 90th percentile nationally, and a high concentration of families in the 89th percentile. The area's price-to-income ratio of 6.4 and rent-to-income ratio of 27.3% suggest affordability is reasonable for buyers and renters alike, especially compared to many other parts of the country. The local market has seen a capital growth over one year of 3.7%, and the three-year growth stands at 15.9%, annualising at 5.0%. Liquidity appears balanced, as homes spend a median of 77 days on the market, and sellers are typically accepting a median discount of £4,000 (the typical achieved discount).

Rental yields in Oadby average 4.5%, with the top postcode district achieving 5.4%, which may appeal to investors focused on income. The student population is in the 96th percentile, and there is a high proportion of professionals and managers, indicating stable demand for both sales and lets.

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Key investment stats for Oadby

Median price per sq ft

£340 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

3.7%

Sales in past year

258

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

Live property stats in Oadby

Live prices in Oadby, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£382,500

25% of properties below...

£300,000

75% of properties below...

£475,000

Most expensive property

£2,250,000

Live listings

228

Median days on market

77

Should you invest in Oadby?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 5.4%, which is above the area average and could be attractive for yield-focused investors.
  • Oadby's strong capital growth over three years (15.9%) and a healthy annualised rate (5.0%) indicate solid price momentum.
  • The large student population (in the 96th percentile) and a high proportion of professionals and managers support ongoing demand for rental properties.

Risks

  • The dominance of families and owner-occupiers may limit short-term rental turnover and reduce liquidity compared to more transient markets.
  • With social rented housing in the 4th percentile, there is little buffer for lower-income tenants, potentially narrowing the rental market.
  • Median discounts on sales (£4,000 (the typical achieved discount)) suggest buyers have some negotiating power, which could affect short-term resale values.

Outlook

Oadby’s property market is likely to remain stable given the strong presence of families and owner-occupiers, and the area’s appeal to professionals and students. The annual sales figure of 258 indicates a steady, if not rapid, flow of transactions, and the median days on market of 77 days supports the view that liquidity is balanced.

Asking prices for a typical three-bedroom house stand at £330,000, with rents at £1,300, and two-bedroom flats are commanding £140,000 for sales and £910 for rents. Given the recent capital growth of 3.7% and the average rental yield of 4.5%, investors can expect moderate returns and ongoing demand. The outlook for the next twelve months is for continued resilience, with prices and rents underpinned by demographic stability and a strong local economy.

Live properties in Oadby

Investment properties in Oadby, East Midlands

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
16% below median price

£310,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Stour Close, Oadby, LE2

Properties needing refurbishment in Oadby, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 172 days

£330,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Turner Rise, Oadby, Leicester

Slow to sell properties in Oadby, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 14%

£60,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom flat for sale

St Pauls Close, Oadby, LE2

Big price drop properties in Oadby, East Midlands
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
5,421 sq ft

£1,600,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Knighton Grange Road, Oadby, Leices...

Properties with planning granted in Oadby, East Midlands
Planning Granted
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
41% below median price

£415,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Greenbank Drive, Oadby, Leicester, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Oadby, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
31% below median price

£160,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Foxhunter Drive, Oadby, Leicester

Auction properties in Oadby, East Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

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

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £23,400 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.0%

Best places to invest in Oadby

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE25.4%3.3%£282 / 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.