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Leicester, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Leicester is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 368,600. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
368,600 Population 10,377/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$40,997 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,997 median income, 8.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$292,542 home value, $1,025/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population368,600
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density10,377/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,997
Per Capita$40,997
Unemployment8.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$292,542
Rent$1,025
Ownership47.2%
Housing Units147,440

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+42.9%

Community

Population368,600
Population Density10,377 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates52.6386°, -1.1317°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$40,997
Median Age33.6 years

About Leicester

Leicester is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 368,600. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Leicester has a population of 368,600 with a density of 10,377 people per square mile, spread across 35.5 square miles. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (50.5%), with 11.2% White, 2.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 65% of residents. 1.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

368,600
Total Population
10,377
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below United Kingdom avg
35.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.0%
17% below United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 35.0%

Social Characteristics

Leicester vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Leicester is $40,997, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,997. The average weekly wage is $788, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 349 business establishments, including 133 restaurants. 19.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Leicester vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,997
45% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$40,997
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)349

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare49
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.4%
Public Transit7.5%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Leicester is $292,542, 4% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,025 (12% below the national average of $1,163). 47.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 147,440 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$292,542
4% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,025
12% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership47.2%
Owner-Occupied47.2%
Renter-Occupied52.8%
Housing Units147,440

Property Tax

Climate in Leicester

Leicester has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F -3.4° / 11.7° 58.6
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F -2.4° / 14.6° 68.1
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F -2.1° / 16.3° 64.4
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F -2.2° / 18.8° 38.3
May 11.8°C / 53°F 2.8° / 21.7° 58.7
Jun 15°C / 59°F 5.9° / 26.7° 68.7
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 8.2° / 29.7° 69.5
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 8.1° / 27.5° 52.2
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 4.7° / 25.4° 65.8
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 2.4° / 19.1° 105.1
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -1.3° / 15° 78.9
Dec 5°C / 41°F -2.7° / 12.6° 85.8
Leicester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²)
Population Density10,377/sq mi
Coordinates52.6386°N, 1.1317°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 100 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 70 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 131 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 137 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 118 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 30 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 51 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 112 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 30 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 117 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 110 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 77 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 56 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 104 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 115 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 29 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 118 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 75 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Leicester has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school. 49 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
21% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.9%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10,377/sq mi
Total Area35.5 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants133
Retail Stores12

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.4%
Public Transit7.5%
Work from Home19.1%

Colleges & Universities in Leicester

Institution Type Founded Website
Beauchamp City Sixth Form College Visit →
Brooksby Melton College College
De Montfort University University Visit →
Enderby Adult Learning Centre College
Gateway Sixth Form College College Visit →
Hinckley & North Warwickshire College College
King Edward VI College College Visit →
Leicester College College
Leicester College College
Leicester College College
Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) College
Loughborough College College Visit →
Loughborough University University Visit →
Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park University Visit →
Melton Vale Sixth Form College College Visit →
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College College Visit →
Nottingham College - Emtec College Visit →
Prison Service College Newbold Revel College
Regent College College
Regent College College
Rugby College College
Rugby College College Visit →
Rural Catering College College
South Leicester College College Visit →
Stephenson College College Visit →
University of Law University Visit →
University of Leicester University
University of Leicester University
University of Leicester University
University of Leicester University
University of Leicester University
University of Leicester University
University of Leicester University Visit →
University of Leicester - The Village University
University of Leicester Central Campus University
University of Leicester Freemen's University
University of Leicester Nixon Court University
University of Nottingham (Sutton Bonington Campus) University
Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College College

Schools in Leicester

123+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moat Community College
Uplands Schools
Taylor Road Primary School
Montessori Group Head Office
Medway Community Primary School
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Slater Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Hazel Community Primary School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Shaftesbury Junior School
St Crispin's School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Inglehurst Primary & Junior School
Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College
The Leicestershire School of Music
Avanti Fields School
Brook Mead Academy
De Montessori
Priory Forest House School
Netherhall Mead Academy
Avenue Primary School
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Rolleston Junior School
Moat Community College
Uplands Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Shenton Primary School
Countesthorpe Academy
Langmoor Primary School
Leicester High School for Girls
Buswell's Lodge Primary School
Barley Croft Primary School
Babington Community College
St. Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Beauchamp College
Brocks Hill Primary School
Gartree High School
Launde Primary School
Rushey Mead Academy
Soar Valley College
Herrick Primary School
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Woolden Hill Primary School
The Meadow Community Primary School
Catherine Infant School
Glenfield Primary School
Wolsey House Primary School
Bridge Junior School
Foxfields Academy
Merrydale Junior School
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Beaumont Lodge Primary School
The Martin High School Anstey
The Cedars Academy
The Roundhill Academy
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School
Lady Jane Grey Primary School
The Herewoode Academy
West Gate School
Crown Hills Community College
Madani High School
North Mead Primary Academy
Wyvern Primary School
Judgemeadow Community College
Mellor Community Primary School
Belgrave St Peter's C of E Primary School
The Merton Primary School
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Queensmead Primary Academy
Caldecote Community Primary School
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ravenhurst Primary School
Ellesmere College
Taylor Road Primary School
Linden Primary School
Mayflower Primary School
Brockington College
Stafford Leys Primary School
Ratby Primary School
Al-Aqsa School
Millgate School
Darul Arqam
Montessori Group Head Office
Parks Primary School
Kirby Muxloe Primary School
Martinshaw Primary School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Water Leys Primary School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy
Medway Community Primary School
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
The Pochin School
South Wigston High School
Fairfield Community Primary School
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Glen Hills Primary School
Montrose School
Marriott Primary School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glenmere Community Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Little Hill Primary School
Wigston College
Manor High School
Brookside Primary School
Wigston Academy
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Badgerbrook Primary School
Huncote Primary School
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Radio Stations near Leicester

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
R5K Radio edm MP3 320 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Derby Sound MP3 128 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Radio UTSAV AAC 80 kbps
Radio Faza MP3 128 kbps
Sanskar Radio MP3 128 kbps
EAVA FM MP3 96 kbps
Amber Sound FM AAC+ 48 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
BBC CWR UNKNOWN
Hits Radio Coventry AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Newark MP3 64 kbps
MAX FM DERBY 92.2 drum and bass, news MP3 192 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
103 The Eye MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound MP3
Millside Hospital Radio AAC+ 192 kbps
Cross Counties Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 64 kbps
Kohinoor Radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seerah AAC 80 kbps
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Sabras Radio MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio AAC 80 kbps
Radio2Funky MP3 128 kbps
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Horton MP3 128 kbps
Skylab Radio MP3

Museums in Leicester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey Pumping Station
Abbey Pumping Station
Barnwright's
Barnwright's
Belgrave Hall Museum
Belgrave Hall Museum
Castle Donington Museum
Charnwood Museum
Cotesbach Educational Trust
Diseworth Heritage Centre
Donington-le-Heath Manor House
East Midlands Aeropark
Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum
Framework Knitters Museum
Framework Knitters Museum
Harborough Museum
Hinckley and District Museum
Jewry Wall Museum
Jewry Wall Museum
John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum
Kegworth Heritage Centre
King Richard III Visitor Centre
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery
Loughborough Carillon
Lutterworth and District Museum
Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment
National Gas Museum
National Gas Museum
National Space Centre
National Space Centre
Newarke Houses Museum
Newarke Houses Museum
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Retro Computer Museum
Retro Computer Museum
Shardlow Heritage Centre
Snibston Colliery Park
Stonehurst Motor Museum
The Old Rectory Museum

Libraries in Leicester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anstey Library0.0
Barrow upon Soar Library0.0
Beaumont Leys Library0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Blaby Library0.0
Blaby Library0.0
Braunstone Town Library0.0
Burbage Library0.0
Castle Donington Community Library0.0
Coalville Library0.0
Cosby Public Library0.0
Countesthorpe Parish Council Community Hub0.0
David Wilson Library0.0
Desford Library0.0
Earl Shilton Library0.0
East Goscote Library0.0
Evington Library0.0
Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library0.0
Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library0.0
Fleckney Library0.0
Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library0.0
Glenfield Libary0.0
Gotham Library0.0
Gotham Library0.0
Great Glen Library0.0
Groby Library0.0
Hamilton Library & Learning Centre0.0
Hathern Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
Hinckley Library0.0
James Cameron-Gifford Library0.0
Kegworth Community Library0.0
Keyworth Library0.0
Kibworth Library0.0
Kirby Muxloe Library0.0
Knighton Library0.0
Knighton Library0.0
Leicester Central Library0.0
Leicester Forest East Library0.0
Leicester Forest East Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Loughborough Library0.0
Lutterworth Library0.0
Market Harborough Library0.0
Markfield Library0.0
Melton Mowbray Library and Adult Learning Centre0.0
Memorial Hall0.0
Mountsorrel Library0.0
Narborough Library0.0
Narborough Library0.0
Netherhall Library0.0
Netherhall Library0.0
New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre)0.0
New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre)0.0
Newbold Verdon Library0.0
Oadby Library0.0
Our Library @ Newbold Verdon0.0
Pilkington Library0.0
Ratby Library0.0
RCM Software Library0.0
RCM Software Library0.0
Rothley Library0.0
Rothley Library0.0
Rushey Mead Library0.0
Sapcote Library0.0
School Library0.0
Shepshed Library0.0
Sileby Library0.0
Southfields Library0.0
St Barnabas Library0.0
St Barnabas Library0.0
St Matthew's Library0.0
St Matthew's Library0.0
Stoney Stanton Library0.0
Sutton Bonington Library0.0
The Brite Centre0.0
The George Ward Centre0.0
Thurnby Lodge Library0.0
Thurnby Lodge Library0.0
Westcotes Library0.0
Wigston Library0.0
WQEIC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Leicester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A47 Car Boot Sale
Coalville Market (Closed)
Croft Car Boot Sale
Leicester Market
Leicester Market
Leicester Market Food Hall
Loughborough Market
Lubcloud Dairy; milk, cream etc
Market Hall
New Lubbesthorpe Village Market
New Lubbesthorpe Village Market

Hotels in Leicester

18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adagio Aparthotel
Belmont House Hotel
Castle Park Hotel
Holiday Inn
Hotel Voco
Ibis
Novotel
Park Hotel
Premier Inn
Ramada Encore Leicester
St Martins Lodge
Stoneycroft Hotel
The Grand Hotel
The Spindle Lodge Hotel
The Villare Hotel
Travelodge
Travelodge
Travelodge Leicester Central North

Restaurants in Leicester

129 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1573
Al Bela
Al Feena Lounge & Grill
Amore Mia Restaurante
Amrut
An Najeeb
Ari Ri
Aroma
Ashna Kebab
Barceloneta
Bella Napoli
Bill's
Biryani Centre
Bistro Live
Bodega Cantina
Bodrum Shawarma
Bombay bites
Bonzai Sushi Bar
Bowie's Restaurant
Bryter Moon Deli
Café Bruxelles
Carluccio's
Casa Romana
Case
Chef & Spice
Chef's Flavour
Chettinad
Chutney Ivy
Cosy Club
Crystal Jade
Curry Hut
Dahab Restaurant
Dough What
Efe's Mangal
Eight Fortunes Chinese Takeaway
Fidel Habesha
Flame Ingo Grill
Frankie & Benny's
Friends Tandoori
Giggling Squid
Grill Shack
Grounded Kitchen
haveli
Hive & Honey
House of Baiklyn
Istanbul
Jamals
KAI Kitchen
Karamay
Kayal
Konak
KungFu Ramen
Kurda Restaurant
La Dolce Vita
La Fontana
La Vida
Las Iguanas
Le Bistrot Pierre
Le Petit Rouge
Lemon Pepper
Lilu
Little Tokyo
Madeira Á Vista
Maki & Ramen
Marco's
Marrakech
Massawa
Middleton's
Mithaas
More
Mowgli Street Food
Mumbai Inn
My Delhi
Naanstaap
Namasté
Nando's
Nando's
NineB Restaurant & Bar
North's
Oggi
Oriental Buffet Chinese Restaurant
Peara
Pepe's Piri Piri
Peter Pizzeria
Pho
Phở Lê
PizzaExpress
Red Sea
Rise of The Raj
Rockin Diner
Roma
Sahar
San Carlo
Santhi
Sardaar
Shakespeare's House
Shamin Balti
Shanghai Moon Chinese Restaurant
Shimla Pinks
Snack Box
Sonrisa
Soul
Steakout
Tandem
Taste of China
Tatra Eastern Corner
The Bagel Cafe
The Barn
The Best Mangal Restaurant
The Boot Room
The Curry House
The Family Flame
The Good Earth
The Gresham Aparthotel
The Olive
The Queens Tandori
The Royal Restaurant
Tonne
Tortilla Burritos and Tacos
Turtle Bay
Udupi Shivalli
Union Diner
Wagamama
Wild Tango
Wygston's House Bar & Restaurant
Yesim
YO! Sushi
Zaith & Zathar
Zizzi

Cafes in Leicester

80 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

200 Degrees Coffee
6 Degrees
Alcove
Arts Bar
Audrey
Bread & Honey
Brew & Buns
Bru
Brucciani
Cafe Dido
Cafe Malveen
Cafe Mbriki
Cafe No. 7
Cafe North
Cafe Piazza
Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero
Chai Break Cafe
Chaiiwala
Chloe Gourmet
City Cafe and Dessert Parlour
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Cravens Corner Cobshop
Cupp
delic!ous
Fingerprints
Gourmet
Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot
Hallaci Cafe
Heavenly Desserts
Hey Sugar
Indigo
Jewry Wall Café
KREM
La Maison Cafe
Le Grenelle
Leicester Coffee House Company
Little Dessert Shop
London Bites
Love Food Café
Maddisons
Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice
Mini Pancake Company
Mr Browns
Mrs Bridge's Tea Room
Ninety-Six Degrees
Orso
Pearls
Peppercorns Cafe
Pheonix Cafe
Piero Snack Bar
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
RVS Cafe
Saints of Mokha
Silver Street Cafe
Sipp Cafe and Bar
South Side Cafe
St Martin's Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Starbucks
Success Café
Tastebudz
The Bagetelle
The Blend
The Cookie
The Library Cafe
The Square Café
Tim Hortons
Turkey Cafe
Voo Bar
World Peace Cafe

Cinemas in Leicester

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phoenix
Showcase Cinema de Lux

Theatres in Leicester

5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Curve
De Montfort Hall
Haymarket Theatre
The Little Theatre
The Y

Monuments in Leicester

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arch of Remembrance
Clock Tower
Magazine Gateway
The High Cross

Castles in Leicester

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leicester Castle

Zoos in Leicester

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pets Corner

Clinics in Leicester

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CHEC Leicester
Haymarket Health
Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic

Dentists in Leicester

10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackbird Road Dental Practice
Dr.HiraiVerdee,Dr.Kam Kalsi,
Granville Dental
Hampton HJouse Dental Practice
Highfields Dental Practice
Park View Dental Practice
Taylors Dental Practice
The Dental Suite - Leicester
The Smile and Implant Centre
Westcotes Health Centre

Train Stations in Leicester

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leicester

Bus Stations in Leicester

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haymarket Bus Station
St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gas Stations in Leicester

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
GB #386809278
Gulf
Morrisons Petrol Station
Murco
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Leicester

24 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Rayan Bank
Barclays
Clockwise Credit Union
Coventry Building Society
Eurochange
Halifax
HSBC UK
Leeds Building Society
Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Bank
Metro Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
NatWest
NatWest
RBS
Santander
Santander
State Bank of India
The Co-operative Bank
TSB
Virgin Money
Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Leicester

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haymarket Centre
Highcross
St Peters Shops

Gyms in Leicester

11 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1855 Fitness
Abbey Sports & Leisure Club
Bannatyne Health Club
Chinese Acupuncture
DW Fitness
hiitness
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing
PureGym
PureGym
Syn
The Gym

Breweries in Leicester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anstey Brewery
Belvoir Brewery
Braybrooke Brewery
Charnwood Brewery
Old Sawley Brewing Co.
Round Corner Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Leicester

TeamLeagueDivision
Friar Lane and Epworth Football Club
King Power Stadium
Mattioli Woods Welford Road
Saffron Lane Stadium
Uptonsteel County Ground

Airports Near Leicester

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Derby AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport
Finmere AerodromeSmall Airport
Fisherwick AirfieldSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Leicester

55 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Abbey Lane Post Office
Aylestone Post Office
Aylmer Road Post Office
Barkby Road Post Office
Birstall Post Office
Blaby Post Office
Brackley Close Post Office
Braunstone Frith Post Office
Crossroad Stores
Evington Post Office
Evington Road Post Office
Evington Road Post Office
Fullhurst Avenue Post Office
Great Glen Post Office
Groby Post Office
Imperial Avenue Post Office
Keightley Road Post Office
Kirby Muxloe Post Office
Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office
Leicester Forest East Post Office
Leicester Post Office
Leicester Post Office
Leire Street Post Office
Little Hill Post Office
London Road Post Office
London Road Post Office
Melrose Street Post Office
Millfield Post Office
Mountsorrel Post Office
Mowmacre Hill Post Office
Narborough Post Office
Nether Hall Post Office
News Centre Post Office
News Shop
Oadby Post Office
Park Vale Post Office
Ratby Post Office
Rothley Post Office
Sandhills Avenue Post Office
Scraptoft Post Office
Southfields Drive Post Office
Spencefield Post Office
St Matthews Post Office
St Peters Post Office
St Peters Post Office
The Shires Post Office
The Shires Post Office
Thurnby Lodge Post Office
Uppingham Road Post Office
Westcotes Post Office
Whetstone Post Office
Wigston Post Office
Woodgate Post Office
Woodgate Post Office
Woodhill Post Office

Treatment Centers in Leicester

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asquith Surgery
Barclay House
Bradgate Unit
Breast Care Centre
Clarendon Park Medical Centre
East Entrance
Function Jigsaw
Haymarket Health
Leicester Recovery Hub (No. 5)
Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic
National Rehabilitation Centre
Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic
Skintique Clinic
Stanford Hall
The Aloe Therapy Centre
The Spine Clinic
Total Heeling
Turning Point
Wigston Sports & Health Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leicester

192 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbots Road URC
Al Furqan Islamic Da'wah Association (FIDA)
All Saint's
All Saint's
All Saints
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Anstey United Reformed Church
Belgrave Union Church
Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Bible Hall Fellowship
Birstall Methodist Centre
Bishop Street Methodist Church
Bishop Street Methodist Church
Braunstone United Reformed Church
Buckminster Road Baptist Church
Buckminster Road Baptist Church
Buckminster Road Baptist Church
Buckminster Road Baptist Church
Carey Hall Baptist Church
Carley Evangelical Baptist Church
Carley Evangelical Baptist Church
Cathedral Church of St Martin
Cathedral Church of St Martin
Catholic Church of Our Lady
Catholic Church of the Divine Infant of Prague
Catholic Church of The Mother of God
Central Baptist Church
Christ Church United Reformed
Chroma Church
Church of Christ the King
Church of God
Church of God of Prophecy
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Church of The Good Shepherd
Church of The Good Shepherd
Church of the Resurrection
Claremont Methodist Church
Clarendon Park Congregational Church
Countesthorpe Baptist Church
Covenant Life Church
Cropston Free Church
Dada Darshan
Dar Es Salam
Darus Salam Mosque
Disciples Fellowship Ministries International
Disciples Fellowship Ministries International
DMU Prayer room
Elim Pentecostal Church
Enderby Methodist Church
Enderby Parish Church
Enderby United Reformed Church
Epworth Methodist Church
Eyres Monsell Baptist Free Church
Faizan-e-Madina
Friar Lane and Braunstone Baptist Church
Furqan
Glencroft Church
Great Glen Methodist Church
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas & St Xenophon
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas & St Xenophon
Groby United Reformed Church
Gulzar e Madina
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Hajra Masjid
Hamidiye Camii
Hare Krishna Temple
Harrison Road Methodist Church
Holy Cross Priory Church
Holy Cross Priory Church
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity
ISKCON
Islamic Da'wah Academy
Jain Samaj
Jamia Masjid-e-Bilal
Jamia Sufiya
Kilby Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Knighton Evangelical Free Church
Laburnum Road Community Church
Leicester Central
Leicester Central
Leicester Central Mosque
Leicester Chinese Christian Church
Leicester Friends Meeting House
Leicester Hebrew Congregation
Leicester Mosque
Leicester Progressive Spiritualist Church
Leicester Progressive Spiritualist Church
Leicester Secular Society
Madani
Madrasa-e-Anjuman-e-Ghousia Mosque
Madressah-e-Rahimiyah
Majles-e-Dawat Ul Haq
Markaz Quba
Martyrs
Masjid Abu Bakr
Masjid al Falah & Islamic Educational Trust
Masjid Al Huda
Masjid Al Khaleel
Masjid al Quba
Masjid Al-Furqan
Masjid an Noor
Masjid An Noor
Masjid Ar-Rahman
Masjid e Aisha
Masjid e Usman
Masjid Fatima Zahra
Masjid Salahuddin
Masjid-e-Baitul Mukaram
Melbourne Hall
Montesorrel Baptist Church
Nagarjuna Kadampa Buddhist Centre
New Covenent Church
New Testament Church of God
North Evington Baptist Church
Oadby Baptist Church
Overcomers Church Leicester
Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Plymouth brethren
Ratby Methodist Church
Reorganised Church of Jesus
Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church
Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church
Rothley Baptist Church
Sai Ram Mandir
Saint Mary Magdalene's Church
Sant Nirankari Bhawan
Serbian Orthodox Church of St. George
Serbian Orthodox Church of St. George
Shree Ginara Soni Samaj
Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir
Shree Maisuria Samaj Hall
Shree Wanza Community Centre
St Andrew
St Andrew's Methodist Church
St Anne's Parish Church
St Barnabas
St Bartholomew
St Edward's
St James the Greater
St James the Greater
St James the Greater
St Joseph's
St Mary and St John Church
St Mary de Castro
St Mary de Castro
St Mary's
St Mary's Church
St Nicholas
St Nicholas
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
St Paul's
St Paul's
St Peter
St Peter's
St Philip & St James
St Pius X
St Stephen
St. Margaret
St. Margaret
St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Peters Church
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Stoneygate Baptist Church
Syston Cemetery
Syston Evangelical Baptist Church
Syston Methodist Church
Tajdaar e Madina
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Empire Hall
The Empire Hall
Thurnby United Reformed Church
Trinity
Trinity Life Church
Trinity Life Church
Trinity Methodist Church
True Jesus Church
UKIM - Leicester Islamic Centre
Ukrainian Catholic Church
Uppingham Road Baptist Church
Wesley Hall Methodist Church
Westcotes United Reformed Church
Westmeath Christadelphians
Whetstone Bapist Church
Wycliffe United Reformed Church
York Street Gospel Hall
York Street Gospel Hall

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Timezone
Europe/London

Around Leicester

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 143
Hospitals 14
Pharmacies 35
Restaurants 133
Cafes 98
Bars 31
Supermarkets 12
Banks 18
Museums 3
Hotels 8
Libraries 8
Parks 108
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 58

Things to See Near Leicester

34 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (17)
  • • Baggrave village earthwork
  • • Bury Camp
  • • Cold Newton village earthwork
  • • Cold Newton village earthwork
  • • Fishpond
  • + 12 more
🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Glen Parva Moat
  • • Kirby Muxloe Castle
  • • Leicester Castle
⛰️ Peaks (10)
  • • Beacon Hill
  • • Benscliffe Hill
  • • Black Hill
  • • Broombriggs Hill
  • • Charley Knoll
  • + 5 more
🏛️ Ruins (4)
  • • Bradgate House
  • • Leicester Abbey
  • • Norman Church Ruins
  • • Ulverscroft Priory

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leicester

What is the population of Leicester?

Leicester has a population of 368,600 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,377 people per square mile, spread across 35.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Leicester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,997, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $292,542 (4% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Leicester?

Leicester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Leicester?

The job market in Leicester faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $788. There are 349 business establishments in the area, including 133 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Leicester?

The median home value in Leicester is $292,542. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,025. The homeownership rate is 47.2%.

How are the schools in Leicester?

26.8% of adults in Leicester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Leicester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Leicester is 11.2% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 50.5% Asian. 65% of residents speak only English at home. 1.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.2% of residents have a disability.

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