The kind of demographics that ambitious businesses love to see

Our population is forecast to grow by 14% by 2035, higher than the regional (10.6%) and national rate (7.5%)

The number of people living in Leicester has soared, attracting an additional 73,000 people (26% rise) since 2001 – much of this growth came within the critical 16-29 year old segment (40% growth).   

26% of our population are 16-29 year olds – well above the national average 

Leicester has one of the UK’s most youthful and dynamic populations with a median age younger than Birmingham, Coventry, Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh.  

Over one million people live here, and 3.5 million within a one-hour drive 

Your talent pipeline and future workforce awaits! 

World in one city

Where businesses rub shoulders with local people who collectively speak more than 100 languages

"It’s a fantastic location with easy access to skilled people from the university and the surrounding area, along with excellent connections to the whole of the UK."