North West Leicestershire: population and statistics
North West Leicestershire has a population of 113,263 (2025) across 279.3 km², or 406 people per km². It ranks 267 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +17.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113,263 residents
- 279.3 km²
- 406 people/km²
North West Leicestershire in numbers
Population of North West Leicestershire over time
North West Leicestershire had 96,362 residents in 2015 and 113,263 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 103,344 |
| 2021 | 105,004 |
| 2022 | 107,725 |
| 2023 | 110,237 |
| 2024 | 111,876 |
| 2025 | 113,263 |
All indicators for North West Leicestershire
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.3% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 188 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 49,960 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 239 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 25.4% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 27.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 44,974 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.7% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 15 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 6.4% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.9% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 45 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.5% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 291 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.5% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £280,530 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 173 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 122 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 76.7% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 154 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 250 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 102 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,175 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.7 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 156 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,450 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 251 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,795 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 166 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.6% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 85 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 316 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.6% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 265 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, North West Leicestershire ranks 21 by population.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: 6.4% in North West Leicestershire, compared with an average of 11.6% in East Midlands and 22.0% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in North West Leicestershire, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households living in a flat or maisonette”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,123 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Hinckley and Bosworth, 11.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Charnwood (189,718 residents), 15 km away.
Business sectors: North West Leicestershire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×0.9
- Construction12.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Transport and storage7.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Real estate4.3% ×1.0
Where is North West Leicestershire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North West Leicestershire?
North West Leicestershire has 113,263 residents (2025), ranking 267 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North West Leicestershire?
North West Leicestershire covers 279.3 km², with a density of 406 people per km².
Is the population of North West Leicestershire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North West Leicestershire went from 96,362 to 113,263, a change of +17.5%.
Where is North West Leicestershire?
North West Leicestershire is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.717, longitude −1.370.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: what is the figure for North West Leicestershire?
In North West Leicestershire, “Households living in a flat or maisonette” stands at 6.4% (2021), ranking 308 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.8%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for North West Leicestershire?
In North West Leicestershire, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border North West Leicestershire?
The nearest to North West Leicestershire are Hinckley and Bosworth (12 km), South Derbyshire (14 km), Charnwood (15 km), Leicester (18 km), Blaby (19 km).