Harborough vs Leicester
A side-by-side comparison of the Harborough and Leicesterlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Leicester is the more populous; council tax is lower in Harborough; Leicester has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Harborough | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,626 | 368,569 |
| Density | 165/km² | 5,027/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 20% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,390 | £2,529 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 79% | 84% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 21% |
| Aged 16–64 | 60% | 67% |
| Aged 65+ | 22% | 12% |