Leicester is a city located in the county of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England. Known famously for hosiery, framework knitting, pork pies, and stilton cheese, Leicester has maintained a high level of varied employment for its residents through retail, industrial plants, engineering, and manufacturing. Being positioned so centrally in England, Leicester has always been a hotspot for commuters with transport links allowing professionals and explorers to reach anywhere in the country within 4 hours. The city also offers plenty of accommodation for renters and buyers at every level, including loft-style apartments, period homes, and Victorian terraces.
Sitting on the edge of a National Forest, Leicester offers many picturesque areas for locals to discover. The city is also a haven for sports fans with Leicester City FC, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, and Leicester Tigers Rugby Club all representing the area. If sports and nature aren't of interest to residents, they can head to the Highcross Shopping Centre which is home to over 100 shops ready to be explored. Leicester city also provides plenty of attractions for tourists and residents to visit, consisting of the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, National Space Centre, Kirby Muxloe Castle, and Van Gogh- The Immersive Experience.
Leicester is among the top 10 most dangerous cities in Leicestershire, with a 26% higher crime rate than the rest of the East Midlands, and a 32% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Many parking spaces are offered throughout Leicester with locals able to pay either hourly or monthly for a secure private spot. Some central car parking options can be found at Burgess Street, St. John Street Car Park and Exchange Building Car Park.
Residents can find a range of nightlife in Leicester with bars, restaurants, and clubs dotted across the city. Some popular venues to explore include 33cankstreet, Manhattan34, The Gadabout, and Revolution. Locals can also head to the many towns and cities which surround Leicester, such as Nottingham, Birmingham, and Northampton, where they can find even more nightlife options.
This is a great location for families as there are lots of education options to choose from. Parents can provide their children with a great education by selecting one of the 13 primary schools and 6 secondary schools that have received an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating. Higher education is also available to residents, with the nearby Universities of Leicester, De Montfort, and Loughborough.
Dog owners, and residents who love to explore, can find many lovely parks in and around Leicester. Locals can take a trip to Abbey Park, Victoria Park, Knighton Park, Castle Hill Country Park, and many more, to find some large green areas which are perfect for either a short or long walking adventure.
Because of its central location, Leicester is certainly the place to be whether you are looking for quick and easy travel to either the North, South, East or West. By train, residents can reach the likes of Nottingham in 30 minutes, Birmingham in 50 minutes, London St Pancras in just under an hour, and Sheffield in around 60 minutes. By car, residents have access to the M1, M40, A1M, and M6, which all provide routes to multiple areas across the country. East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the closest to Leicester and can be reached by car via the M1 and A50 in just under 30 minutes.