Leicester urban area

[1] It comprises Leicester itself and its suburbs, all of which are contiguous with or situated in close proximity to the city.

As at 2011 the Greater Leicester BUA was home to 51.8% of the total population of Leicestershire[2] (2001: 48.5%).

A 2017 quote from the Leicester City Council website states that "The Greater Leicester urban area is one of the fastest growing in the country, with a population of about 650,000, of which 350,000 live within the city council area"[3].

The eastern section is part of the Leicester ONS subdivision, and is listed separately in the 2001 table.

Although Stoughton is shown as a small leg of the urban area, its figures are not counted.

Leicester built-up area in 2011. Directly contiguous outer suburbs now merged into Leicester. Syston now a subdivision; Ratby removed completely; new south western areas included.
Leicester subdivision
Other subdivisions
City of Leicester unitary authority boundary
Leicester urban area in 2001. Northern Beaumont Leys included.
Leicester subdivision
Other subdivisions
Leicester urban area in 1991, with newly added southern subdivisions.
Leicester subdivision
Other subdivisions
Leicester urban area in 1981, showing shaded 'outer suburbs' subdivisions. The small text lists 'inner suburbs' within the Leicester ONS subdivision, but outside the unitary authority (city council) area.
Leicester subdivision
Other subdivisions