Leicester, England

Leicester: Located in the East Midlands of England, Leicester is a city steeped in history, notably as the last resting place of King Richard III.

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Quick Facts about Leicester

Population 464,395
Country United Kingdom
State England (United Kingdom)
County City of Leicester
Different from City of Leicester
Postal code LE1-LE67
Phone Area Codes 0116
Official name Leicester
Latitude & Longitude 52.6386,-1.1317
Altitude 220 feet / 67 meters
Capital city Leicester is capital of Leicestershire
Time Zone UTC±00:00
Local time 21:15:05 (15th April 2026)
Leicester landmarks montage image
Leicester landmarks montage image

Geography

Leicester is located at 52°38'19"N 1°7'54"W (52.6386000, -1.1316900).

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Official website of Leicester

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2011 329,839 - census
2014 337,653 2.31% census
2016 464,395 27.29% census
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