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Leicestershire

City in Leicester, United Kingdom

Overview

Leicestershire, anchored by the city of Leicester, offers a lively blend of historic attractions, green spaces, and a renowned multicultural dining scene. The city is celebrated for its Roman heritage, Richard III history, and thriving arts and shopping districts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Unitary Authority

Leicester

Population

722,155

Time Zone

Europe/London

Coordinates

52.67°, -1.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,908

Local Cost

$1,500

Local Income

$2,350

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

9.6°C

Summer Avg

15.8°C

Winter Avg

3.8°C

Record High

32.6°C

Record Low

-9.2°C

Humidity

87%

Precipitation

747 mm

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

EMA

Distance

29 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

253 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Ab Kettleby Ab Kettleby is a quiet village in Leicestershire, mainly residential with local farms and a church. It has limited commercial activity and few public amenities.Allexton Allexton features mostly residential streets with family homes and a few small businesses. Some parts see steady car traffic, but parks keep it quieter.Anstey Anstey is a residential area north of Leicester, with a mix of newer estates and older village streets. Amenities include schools, small shops, and easy access to Bradgate Park.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 253 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.

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