People & Talent


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). 

Our population is forecast to grow by 14% by 2035, higher than the regional 26% of our population are 16-29 year olds – well above the national average  (10.6%) and national rate (7.5%)

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.

Home to 3 World-Class Universities

University of Leicester, De Montfort University & Loughborough University are home to over 60,000 Students. 

Internationally renowned Centres and Institutes

Delivering research, education and specialist services. These range from clinical breakthroughs to cutting-edge innovations and advanced manufacturing.  

 Smart & Skilled Talent Pipeline

We’re home to MIRA Technology Institute, providing a global skills centre delivering specialist skills and qualifications to industry leaders, engineers, technicians and other professionals within the global automotive sector.

World in one city

The Centre for Logistics Education and Research (CLEAR) is a unique research, innovation, education and training facility based at Magna Park, Lutterworth. CLEAR is driving the ‘must have’ knowledge, skills, behaviours and talent in the logistics sector.