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Fast Facts
Why Leicester
The largest economy in the
East Midlands worth
£25.9 billion a year
Leicester's people collectively
speak 100+
languages
A workforce of
1/2 million people
One of the top 10 largest cities in England by population
350,000+
2.8 million highly skilled workers
within commuting
distance
An enviable
sporting history
40% growth in the
16-29 year old segment
Home to
60,000 talented
students
1 hour from London
by rail
Epicentre of the UK’s space industry
£100m Space Park Leicester
Home to
3 world class
universities
2 international airports
within 40 mins drive
The UK’s largest pure cargo airport handling
320,000+ tonnes p.a.
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