Below is a list of settlements in Leicestershire (including the City of Leicester) by population In the 2021 UK census, the ONS places had a single definition, built-up area.
[1] Based on the results of the 2011 census, where the population exceeded 2,000 (52 settlements).
In the 2001 census and 2011 census, the ONS places had wider (urban area in 2001 and built-up area in 2011) and lesser (built-up area subdivision in 2011) definitions.
(279,921) (329,839) Oadby and Wigston; Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough: parts Figures in brackets are the population of the city council (Unitary Authority/UA) area.
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