List of settlements in Leicestershire by population

Below is a list of settlements in Leicestershire (including the City of Leicester) by population

2021
In the 2021 UK census, the ONS places had a single definition, built-up area.

2001 and 2011
Based on the results of the 2011 census, where the population exceeded 2,000 (52 settlements). In the 2001 census and 2011 census, the ONS places had wider (urban area in 2001 and built-up area in 2011) and lesser (built-up area subdivision in 2011) definitions. Notes:


 * The Office of National Statistics (ONS) subdivide built-up areas into sectors which do not respect administrative or political boundaries. If those areas have a strong city/town/village identity, for population purposes they are classed into a distinct area.
 * Leicester in particular will include population counts from suburbs which are not within the city boundaries – but are close enough to be counted together.
 * * – District HQ location.
 * † – Civil parish population figure.