3,661
Commercial units
3,208
Avg size (sq ft)
11–241,688
Size range (sq ft)
£33,855
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Leicester (LE1)
The LE1 district contains 3,661 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 3,312 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 241,688 sq ft, with an average of about 3,208 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £6,180,000, averaging £33,855.
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Sample of commercial units in Leicester (LE1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY, THE GATEWAY, LEICESTER | university and premises | LE1 9BH | — | £6,180,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER, UNIVERSITY ROAD, LEICESTER | university and premises | LE1 7RD | — | £5,640,000 |
| LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, INFIRMARY SQUARE, LEICESTER | hospital and premises | LE1 5WR | — | £5,320,000 |
| HIGHCROSS CAR PARK, ELBOW LANE, LEICESTER | car park and premises | LE1 4RA | 21,765 sq ft | £1,360,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER CENTRE FOR MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY ROAD, LEICESTER | university and premises | LE1 7RH | — | £1,270,000 |
| 2-3, GREAT CENTRAL SQUARE, LEICESTER | aparthotel and premises | LE1 4JS | — | £1,000,000 |
| BARCLAYS SERVICE CENTRE 51, DE MONTFORT STREET, LEICESTER | offices and premises | LE1 7GS | 67,468 sq ft | £825,000 |
| LEICESTER COLLEGE : ABBEY PARK CAMPUS (MAIN), PAINTER STREET, LEICESTER | college and premises | LE1 3WA | — | £800,000 |
| CITY HALL 115, CHARLES STREET, LEICESTER | offices and premises | LE1 1FZ | 70,674 sq ft | £685,000 |
| 20, ST PETERS LANE, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4GH | 149,137 sq ft | £655,000 |
| 2, BATH HOUSE LANE, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4SA | 241,689 sq ft | £650,000 |
| 12, MEMORY LANE, LEICESTER | sports centre and premises | LE1 3UL | — | £650,000 |
| 15, POCKLINGTONS WALK, LEICESTER | law court and premises | LE1 9BE | — | £640,000 |
| PREMIER INN, ST GEORGES WAY, LEICESTER | hotel and premises | LE1 1SH | — | £635,000 |
| CROWN & COUNTY COURTS 90, WELLINGTON STREET, LEICESTER | law court and premises | LE1 6HG | — | £635,000 |
| THE SHIRES (CAR PARK OPERATIONS) LTD, FREESCHOOL LANE, LEICESTER | car park and premises | LE1 4FY | 11,313 sq ft | £610,000 |
| 1, NEW WALK PLACE, LEICESTER | offices and premises | LE1 6RU | 50,160 sq ft | £610,000 |
| 60, WELLINGTON STREET, LEICESTER | offices and premises | LE1 1DH | 62,673 sq ft | £605,000 |
| SHOE ZONE LTD, SYSTON STREET EAST, LEICESTER | warehouse and premises | LE1 2LH | 162,667 sq ft | £560,000 |
| NATIONAL CAR PARKS LTD, RUTLAND CENTRE, HALFORD STREET, LEICESTER | car park and premises | LE1 1TQ | 7,276 sq ft | £540,000 |
| WQE, UNIVERSITY ROAD, LEICESTER | school and premises | LE1 7RJ | — | £535,000 |
| HASTINGS INSURANCE ST GEORGES TOWER 1, ST GEORGES WAY, LEICESTER | offices and premises | LE1 1SH | 50,543 sq ft | £530,000 |
| 36-38, HUMBERSTONE GATE, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 3PH | 62,775 sq ft | £520,000 |
| UNIT MSU15 UPPER MALL, HIGHCROSS, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4FR | 36,638 sq ft | £510,000 |
| UNIT MSU8 LOWER MALL, HIGHCROSS, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4FS | 47,224 sq ft | £500,000 |
| 9, ST GEORGES WAY, LEICESTER | car showroom, workshop and premises | LE1 1SH | 37,553 sq ft | £495,000 |
| UNIT MSU 13 UPPER MALL/ LOWER MALL, HIGHCROSS, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4FS | 14,579 sq ft | £485,000 |
| UNIT MSU 7 UPPER MALL, HIGHCROSS, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4FT | 25,005 sq ft | £462,500 |
| UNIT MSU9 LOWER MALL, HIGHCROSS, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 4FS | 24,641 sq ft | £457,500 |
| 101, COBDEN STREET, LEICESTER | warehouse and premises | LE1 2LB | 86,569 sq ft | £455,000 |
| 18-26, GALLOWTREE GATE, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 1DA | 118,403 sq ft | £440,000 |
| BEAUCHAMP CITY SIXTH FORM 1, SOUTH ALBION STREET, LEICESTER | school and premises | LE1 6JL | — | £415,000 |
| REG VARDY 21, ST MARGARETS WAY, LEICESTER | car showroom, workshop and premises | LE1 3EA | 36,493 sq ft | £415,000 |
| RAMADA ENCORE HOTEL 84-86, CHARLES STREET, LEICESTER | hotel and premises | LE1 1GE | — | £415,000 |
| 34, HUMBERSTONE GATE, LEICESTER | hotel and premises | LE1 3PH | — | £410,000 |
| UNIT 8, ST GEORGES RETAIL PARK, ST GEORGES WAY, LEICESTER | adventure park & premises | LE1 1PL | 32,310 sq ft | £410,000 |
| CURVE THEATRE, RUTLAND STREET, LEICESTER | theatre and premises | LE1 1SB | — | £405,000 |
| ST MARGARETS BUS STATION AT 30, GRAVEL STREET, LEICESTER | bus station and premises | LE1 3AG | — | £405,000 |
| 52, GALLOWTREE GATE, LEICESTER | shop and premises | LE1 1DA | 71,235 sq ft | £395,000 |
| IBIS HOTEL 12, CONSTITUTION HILL, LEICESTER | hotel and premises | LE1 1PL | — | £394,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →