Moving to Leicester
Leicestershire, England
Getting around
East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras, CrossCountry services, and Arriva and First bus networks across the city.
Commute to London: 1 hour 15 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Stoneygate
~£350,000Affluent Victorian suburb with large period properties, tree-lined avenues, and proximity to Victoria Park.
Clarendon Park
~£270,000Popular with young professionals and families. Queens Road has a thriving strip of independent cafés and shops.
Oadby
~£310,000Suburban area to the south-east with good schools and the University of Leicester Botanic Garden.
Cultural Quarter
~£175,000City centre area home to Curve Theatre, Phoenix cinema, and a cluster of creative businesses.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Leicester is £2,058 per year, set by Leicester City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Leicester's Golden Mile on Belgrave Road is one of the best places for Indian cuisine outside of India.
- The King Richard III Visitor Centre tells the story of the discovery of the king's remains under a car park.
- Leicester has fast direct trains to London St Pancras, making it commutable.
- Diwali celebrations in Leicester are the largest outside India.
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