Leicester Urban Area
The Leicester Urban Area or Leicester Built Up Area is an urban agglomeration defined by the Office of National Statistics, centred on the City of Leicester in the English Midlands. With a population of 508,916 at the time of the 2011 census, the Built Up Area is the eleventh largest in England and thirteenth largest in the United Kingdom. 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 Leicester Urban Area was home to 51.8% of total the population of Leicestershire. 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".
Analysis: 2011
Analysis: 2001
Analysis: 1991
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