Landlord guide for Leicester

Landlord licensing and compliance reference for Leicester (Leicester City Council, East Midlands; population ~370,000).

Licensing position

Leicester operates additional HMO licensing across the city and selective licensing in specific designated areas.

• Additional HMO licensing covers smaller HMOs across many central wards.
• Selective licensing applies in named areas including parts of Stoneygate.
• Mandatory 5+ person HMO licensing applies UK-wide.
• Article 4 Direction limits new HMO conversions in central wards.

Local notes

• Two universities (~40,000 students) — student HMO demand in LE1, LE2.
• Strong yields outside the student belt.

Indicative Leicester PRS rent (2025) ~£900/month for a 2-bed.

Council licensing page: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing

Reference data only — always confirm the current scheme on the council's own page.