Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code LE2 | 42.5 km² |
| Population | 123,103 |
| Male Population | 60,767 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 62,336 (50.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +39.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +18.5% |
| Median Age | 32.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 32 years |
| Female Median Age | 33.4 years |
| Area Codes | 116 |
| Postal Code Extensions | LE2 0AA, LE2 0AB, LE2 0AD, LE2 0AE, LE2 0AF, LE2 0AG, LE2 0AH, LE2 0AJ, LE2 0AL, LE2 0AN More |
| Associated Cities | Leicester, Oadby, Great Glen, Leicestershire, Houghton on the Hill |
| Neighborhoods | Aylestone, Glen Parva, Knighton, Leicester South, Oadby |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 52.615919218313216° / -1.1201731175402185° |
| Related Postal Codes | LE10, LE11, LE12, LE13, LE21, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 |
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Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,452 | 96,137 | 103,911 | 123,103 | 128,299 |
| Population Density | 2,082.5 / km² | 2,263.5 / km² | 2,446.5 / km² | 2,898.3 / km² | 3,020.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom | +39.2% | +28% | +18.5% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom | 32.7 yrs | 33.4 yrs | 32 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code LE2 Population Density
Population Density: 2,898 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE2 | 123,103 | 42.5 km² | 2,898 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 223 | 20 years |
| Clothing stores | 207 | 31.7 years |
| Construction of buildings | 179 | 29.6 years |
| Corporate management | 276 | 24.8 years |
| Hairdressers | 176 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 186 | 21.6 years |
| Real estate | 206 | 28.2 years |
| Restaurants | 455 | 25.5 years |
| Shopping | 480 | 28.5 years |
| Shopping other | 275 | 33.1 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code LE2 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code LE2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE2 | 1,260,890 tn | 10.24 tn | 29,686.5 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code LE2 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,260,890 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,686.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/15 | 2:25 PM | 3.8 | 29.9 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 11:50 PM | 3.5 | 28.8 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/08 | 6:57 AM | 3.1 | 97.3 km | 19,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 12:46 PM | 3.2 | 96.5 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 4:53 PM | 4.8 | 70.6 km | 9,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 8:32 PM | 3.2 | 69.7 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/01 | 8:25 AM | 4.2 | 31.2 km | 11,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/00 | 9:23 PM | 4 | 50.1 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/99 | 8:50 PM | 3.2 | 70.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/99 | 3:10 AM | 3.3 | 98.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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