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Retail companies in Leicester

There are 6,747 retail companies registered in Leicester, spread across 24 postcode areas. Here is what they do, where they cluster, and how to get the full list.

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6,747retail companies
5,056currently active (75%)
24postcode areas covered
LE5 densest area (1,501 firms)

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What they do — by trade

The trade mix across Leicester's 6,747 registered retail companies, by primary SIC activity:

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet2,741
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating775
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets583
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores569
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores431
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores224
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores181
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores145
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores138
Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store124

Where they cluster — by postcode area

Registered offices by outcode — the densest is LE5 with 1,501 firms:

LE51,501 LE21,278 LE41,209 LE3890 LE1865 LE7271 LE9226 LE19220 LE8209 LE637

When they were founded

Company formations in the sector, by year (full calendar years):

3362020
3532021
4302022
7052023
1,1062024
1,3012025

A sample of the companies

A handful of the active retail companies registered across Leicester's postcodes:

CompanyArea
Varu Retail LtdLE7
Kajtek Grocery Coalville LimitedLE9
Lakshit Trading LimitedLE4
Devi'S Jewellery LtdLE3
Snack Shop Mini Market LtdLE1
Bhavna Fashion LtdLE4
Prime Express Grocery LtdLE2
Shopetera LimitedLE4
Simfashions LtdLE4
Cr7 Vape Shop LimitedLE3
Clinic Supplies LtdLE1
Upbeat Supplies LtdLE7

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Quick answers

How many retail companies are there in Leicester?

There are 6,747 retail companies with a registered office in Leicester on the Companies House register, of which 5,056 (75%) are currently active.

Which part of Leicester has the most retail companies?

The LE5 postcode area has the highest concentration, with 1,501 of Leicester's retail companies registered there.

How many new retail companies were started in Leicester in 2025?

1,301 new retail companies were incorporated in Leicester during 2025, the most recent complete year on the register.

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