Downing Drive - LE5 6LP
Key Postcode Insights
LE5 6LP is a residential postcode situated on Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 20th largest and 674th most expensive of the 1,375 postcodes in the LE5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £254,601
- 10 Year change
- up 58.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,249pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 72.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £272/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LE5 6LP is a residential postcode situated on Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 20th largest and 674th most expensive of the 1,375 postcodes in the LE5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £254,601
- 10 Year change
- up 58.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,249pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 72.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £272/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LE5 6LP sold for £275,500 on 19th December 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £254,601.
The LE5 6LP Sales Market has increased by 58.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £254,601 |
| June 2025 | 2.9% | £255,559 |
| June 2024 | -1.8% | £248,241 |
| June 2023 | 2.3% | £252,682 |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £246,933 |
| June 2021 | 8.9% | £225,141 |
| June 2020 | 3.4% | £206,779 |
| June 2019 | 5.2% | £200,054 |
| June 2018 | 8.8% | £190,192 |
| June 2017 | 8.8% | £174,827 |
| June 2016 | 6.4% | £160,715 |
| June 2015 | 5.6% | £151,050 |
| June 2014 | 5.8% | £142,974 |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £135,169 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £135,869 |
| June 2011 | 1% | £135,786 |
| June 2010 | 8.9% | £134,405 |
| June 2009 | -9.1% | £123,400 |
| June 2008 | -4.1% | £135,794 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £141,617 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,249.
The LE5 6LP Rental Market has increased by 72.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £1,249pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.4% | £1,203pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.6% | £1,142pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.9% | £1,051pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £965pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.7% | £875pcm |
| June 2020 | 4% | £836pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.4% | £804pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.4% | £785pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.6% | £759pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £726pcm |
| June 2015 | 3% | £696pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.1% | £675pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £668pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £653pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.8% | £650pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.4% | £626pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.8% | £594pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £617pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £615pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 19th December 2024 for £275,500 and since then the market in the area has remained stable.
LE5 6LP has had 1 sale since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2024£275,500 | 3 Bed House131, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LP131, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LP
Nearby Postcodes
LE5 6LP is the 20th largest and the 674th most expensive postcode out of the 1,375 postcodes in the LE5 area.
- LE5 6LR, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5LE5 6LR22 Addresses|121 m away
- LE5 6XD, Barnstaple Road, Leicester, LE5LE5 6XD12 Addresses|196 m away
- LE5 6XG, Crantock Close, Leicester, LE5LE5 6XG14 Addresses|202 m away
- LE5 6LJ, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5LE5 6LJ3 Addresses|211 m away
- LE5 6XB, Barnstaple Road, Leicester, LE5LE5 6XB16 Addresses|212 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2021£480,000 | 5 Bed House8, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB8, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB
- Sold Oct 2025£470,000 | 4 Bed House14, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB14, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB
- Sold Nov 2021£380,000 | 5 Bed House26, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB26, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB
Schools Nearby
- Krishna Avanti Primary School500 m away
- Whitehall Primary School700 m away
- Linden Primary School1.4 km away
- The City of Leicester College100 m away
- Judgemeadow Community College500 m away
- St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy600 m away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LE5 6LP is Leicester station, which is 4.2 kilometres away.
- Leicester|4.2 km away
- South Wigston|6.8 km away
- Syston|7.8 km away
- Narborough|11.2 km away
