Leicestershire Postcodes County

Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands of England, known for its gently rolling countryside, market towns and long standing agricultural traditions. The landscape is largely rural, shaped by farmland, river valleys and small wooded areas, giving much of the county a settled and balanced feel. Its central location has historically supported trade and movement, while allowing communities to develop at a steady pace.

The county includes towns such as Leicester, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray and Hinckley, each contributing to local life in different ways. Leicester serves as the main urban centre, supporting industry, education and services, while surrounding towns and villages retain strong local identities. Market towns continue to play an important role, linking rural communities with employment, retail and public services.

Leicestershire benefits from access to open countryside, rivers and country parks that support walking and outdoor recreation. Farming, food production and light industry remain important parts of the local economy, alongside modern employment and commuting. Overall, Leicestershire offers a calm mix of rural landscape, historic settlement and everyday working life, giving it a steady and well established character within England.

29,507
Postcodes
32
Districts
1,330,432
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Leicestershire

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
LE2 Leicester 2,058 119,377
LE4 Leicester 1,849 110,610
LE3 Leicester 1,837 110,288
LE12 Loughborough 1,556 68,409
LE67 Coalville, Ibstock, Markfield 1,515 65,967
LE5 Leicester 1,456 98,553
LE9 Leicester 1,260 59,137
LE11 Loughborough 1,220 65,642
LE7 Leicester 1,195 53,195
LE10 Hinckley 1,159 54,477
LE15 Oakham 1,101 35,285
DE11 Swadlincote 1,061 45,922
LE16 Market Harborough 1,038 38,080
LE8 Leicester 876 40,395
NG11 Nottingham 875 38,751
LE17 Lutterworth 814 25,520
LE18 Wigston 758 33,720
LE1 Leicester 700 19,490
NG13 Nottingham 684 24,025
CV9 Atherstone 682 24,960
LE14 Melton Mowbray 662 16,880
LE13 Melton Mowbray 630 27,723
NG32 Grantham 619 13,017
DE12 Swadlincote 566 24,333
DE73 Derby 518 21,831
LE19 Leicester 496 16,424
LE65 Ashby-de-la-Zouch 471 15,121
NG33 Grantham 461 9,555
DE72 Derby 451 18,334
CV13 Nuneaton 359 10,706
DE74 Derby 328 13,319
LE6 Leicester 252 11,386

Frequently asked questions

How many postcodes are in Leicestershire?

There are approximately 29,507 postcodes in Leicestershire.

How many postcode districts are in Leicestershire?

Leicestershire contains 32 postcode districts.

What is the population of Leicestershire?

The postcode districts in Leicestershire have a combined population of about 1,330,432.