Leicester is a multicultural and welcoming city which has been ranked as the ninth best city in the UK in which to live and work, ahead of London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Derby (2017 Good Growth for Cities Index).
Is Leicester a bad place to live?
Leicester is one of the worst places in the country to live, according to a new poll. The website iLiveHere polled people across the UK to find out the worst place to call home in 2022. And more than 110,000 people cast their votes.9 Jan 2022
Is Leicester a safe city?
Leicester is the most dangerous city in Leicestershire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Leicestershire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Leicester in 2020 was 97 crimes per 1,000 people.31 Dec 2021
Are Leicester people friendly?
As an DMUIC student you are part of DMU's thriving student community. You'll be living in Leicester, the 10th largest city in England. London is just over an hour away by train.
Which area of England is Leicester located in?
73.3 km²
What is the county for Leicester?
Leicester City of Leicester
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What is Leicester best known for?
- Cultural Quarter.
- Leicester Cathedral.
- King Richard III Visitor Center.
- Victoria Park.
- Attenborough Arts Center.
- National Space Center.
- Bradgate Park.
- Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
What industry is Leicester famous for?
The success of its hosiery and footwear industries, and the growth of textile giants such as Corah, Wolsey and Byford, led to the claim that Leicester “clothes the world” by the middle years of the 20th Century. By 1936 the city was recognised as the second richest in Europe thanks to its booming textile industry.
Is Leicester a rich city?
The Bureau of Statistics of the newly formed League of Nations identified Leicester in 1936 as the second-richest city in Europe and it became an attractive destination for refugees fleeing persecution and political turmoil in continental Europe.
Is Leicester a part of London?
Location central part of UK.
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country England
Region East Midlands
Ceremonial county Leicestershire