Leicester
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Leicester is a vibrant, multicultural city on the River Soar, known for its Roman and medieval heritage alongside modern attractions. Leicester Cathedral, which houses the tomb of King Richard III, and the nearby King Richard III Visitor Centre highlight its historic significance. The city is also home to the National Space Centre, diverse markets, and a thriving food and cultural scene. Riverside parks, Victorian buildings, and modern shopping districts add to its character, while its long history blends seamlessly with contemporary life.
The local government for this district is: Leicester City Council (Unitary Authority).
Constituencies in Leicester
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Leicester
Leicester is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Aylestone
- Beaumont Leys
- Belgrave
- Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- Castle
- Evington
- Eyres Monsell
- Fosse
- Humberstone & Hamilton
- Knighton
- North Evington
- Rushey Mead
- Saffron
- Spinney Hills
- Stoneygate
- Thurncourt
- Troon
- Westcotes
- Western
- Wycliffe
Leicester in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Leicester is within one of ITLs Level 2 area, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, that contains the following 4 ITLs Level 3 areas:
(ITL 1) East Midlands
(ITL 2) ⇒ Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
(ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Leicester ⁞ Leicestershire CC and Rutland ⁞ West Northamptonshire ⁞ North Northamptonshire
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.