Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code LE8 | 113 km² |
| Population | 35,957 |
| Male Population | 17,436 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 18,521 (51.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +16.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +9.9% |
| Median Age | 43.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.3 years |
| Area Codes | 116 |
| Postal Code Extensions | LE8 0AA, LE8 0AB, LE8 0AD, LE8 0AE, LE8 0AF, LE8 0AG, LE8 0AH, LE8 0AJ, LE8 0AL, LE8 0AN More |
| Associated Cities | Leicester, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Countesthorpe |
| Neighborhoods | Blaby, Countesthorpe, Fleckney, Great Glen, Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt, Kibworth, Kibworth Beauchamp, Whetstone |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 52.57246760130982° / -1.1208215521507454° |
| Related Postal Codes | LE3, LE4, LE41, LE5, LE6, LE7, LE87, LE9, LE94, LE95 |
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Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,989 | 31,717 | 32,731 | 35,957 | 37,509 |
| Population Density | 274.2 / km² | 280.6 / km² | 289.6 / km² | 318.1 / km² | 331.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom | +16% | +13.4% | +9.9% |
| 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 LE8 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 43.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom | 43.6 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code LE8 Population Density
Population Density: 318 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE8 | 35,957 | 113 km² | 318 / 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 LE8 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 LE8 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code LE8 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 79 | 25.1 years |
| Beauty salons | 67 | — |
| Car repair | 75 | 26.6 years |
| Construction of buildings | 88 | 30.6 years |
| Corporate management | 137 | 25.1 years |
| Electrical installation | 74 | 24.3 years |
| General contractors | 90 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 57 | 22.9 years |
| Shopping | 132 | 33.7 years |
| Shopping other | 91 | 23.1 years |
| Specialized design | 60 | 18.5 years |
| Technical construction services | 56 | 31.7 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code LE8 - 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 LE8 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LE8 | 408,859 tn | 11.37 tn | 3,617.3 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 LE8 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 408,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,617.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* 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 | 32.3 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 11:50 PM | 3.5 | 31.1 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 4:53 PM | 4.8 | 70.1 km | 9,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 8:32 PM | 3.2 | 69.1 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/01 | 8:25 AM | 4.2 | 35.3 km | 11,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/00 | 9:23 PM | 4 | 46.5 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/99 | 8:50 PM | 3.2 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/95 | 5:59 PM | 3.3 | 80.1 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/94 | 6:08 PM | 3.7 | 70.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/92 | 5:22 PM | 3.4 | 72.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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