Leicester vs Nottingham
A side-by-side comparison of the Leicester and Nottinghamlocal 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 Leicester; Nottingham has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Leicester | Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 368,569 | 323,630 |
| Density | 5,027/km² | 4,338/km² |
| Deprivation | 20% in most-deprived 10% | 31% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,529 | £2,755 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 84% | 89% |
| Aged under 16 | 21% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 67% | 70% |
| Aged 65+ | 12% | 12% |