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Living in Leominster

The city covered 3.3 km² in December 2022. Population density was 3,369.3 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 88.4%. The city had 4 schools in 2026. The employment rate was 53.7% in March 2021. Leominster is in the United Kingdom; its population was 11,205 in March 2021. Annual PM2.5 was 6.12 µg/m³ in 2025.

Higher unemployment than 81% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and cleaner air than 68% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Leominster?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation accounted for 57.8% of homes in March 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Leominster yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,110 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Leominster?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk19

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Leominster is 4.9%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–6Leominster 4.9%49 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability88.35 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate53.67 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability95.45 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,430 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk20Official
Unemployment rate4.9 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk19Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Leominster. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

Job SearchUnemployment Claim

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Leominster. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools4 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count9 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count13 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLeominster highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Leominster highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents4,355 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents214.2 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights13Official
Nearest airportGLO3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport54 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 4.17 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 10.9 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Leominster?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.12 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Leominster average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Leominster average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100776056595658566459858286JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Leominster annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.1PM2.5154010.9PM1010404.2NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Leominster is 6.1 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Leominster 6.1174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean4.17 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
NO₂ — latest reading4.02 µg/m³14 Jul 2026official hourly station observations exist only where a source station has an exact target relation11Official
PM10 — annual mean10.93 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.12 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.6 · Feb 8.2 · Mar 10.6 · Apr 13.5 · May 16.7 · Jun 19.6 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 21.3 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 14.4 · Nov 10.5 · Dec 7.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.3 · Feb 1.4 · Mar 2.5 · Apr 4.1 · May 6.7 · Jun 9.4 · Jul 11.1 · Aug 11 · Sep 8.9 · Oct 6.6 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 1.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.5 · Feb 4.8 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 8.8 · May 11.7 · Jun 14.5 · Jul 16.4 · Aug 16.2 · Sep 13.8 · Oct 10.5 · Nov 7 · Dec 4.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 77.2 · Feb 60.1 · Mar 55.5 · Apr 58.6 · May 56.4 · Jun 58.3 · Jul 55.6 · Aug 64.2 · Sep 58.8 · Oct 84.5 · Nov 81.9 · Dec 86.4 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Leominster?

The published population was 11,205 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Leominster residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.3%Foreign residents 8.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.33 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.33 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents970 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents0.893 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents3.57 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density3,369 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population11,205 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Leominster a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 58–76%
Student59%strong on education, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–70%
Foreign residents970 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population11,205 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
NO₂ — latest reading4.02 µg/m³14 Jul 2026Official source · official hourly station observations exist only where a source station has an exact target relation
Dwellings5,110 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability88.35 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate53.67 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes57.8 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad8.7 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age44 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Leominster under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Leominster?

The published population was 11,205 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Leominster?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Leominster?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Leominster?

The median gross salary is 3,430 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Leominster?

970 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Leominster a good place to live?

Leominster may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Leominster, United Kingdom: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/leominster/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
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  2. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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