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North West Leicestershire motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in North West Leicestershire, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how North West Leicestershire compares with the East Midlands. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 63,995 +1.8% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 547 UK 444
- Battery electric cars 3,151 4.9% of cars (UK 5.8%)
- Electric share of private cars 4.1% 43rd highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 165 148 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 4.3% UK 10.0%
How many cars are there in North West Leicestershire?
There were 63,995 licensed cars in North West Leicestershire at the end of June 2026, and 84,214 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 31.0% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 547 for every 1,000 residents, 65th highest of 361 councils (UK 444).
Licensed vehicles in North West Leicestershire
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,350 | 48,837 |
| 2011 | 63,052 | 49,292 |
| 2012 | 62,873 | 49,331 |
| 2013 | 64,028 | 50,314 |
| 2014 | 64,916 | 51,436 |
| 2015 | 66,018 | 52,267 |
| 2016 | 67,817 | 53,606 |
| 2017 | 70,235 | 55,192 |
| 2018 | 72,228 | 56,669 |
| 2019 | 74,414 | 58,111 |
| 2020 | 74,338 | 58,421 |
| 2021 | 76,840 | 59,590 |
| 2022 | 79,654 | 60,247 |
| 2023 | 81,210 | 61,264 |
| 2024 | 81,106 | 62,133 |
| 2025 | 82,715 | 62,853 |
| 2026 | 84,214 | 63,995 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 526 | 482 | – |
| 2012 | 526 | 480 | – |
| 2013 | 533 | 485 | – |
| 2014 | 540 | 490 | – |
| 2015 | 542 | 493 | 473 |
| 2016 | 549 | 496 | 480 |
| 2017 | 556 | 503 | 488 |
| 2018 | 560 | 504 | 490 |
| 2019 | 567 | 509 | 493 |
| 2020 | 565 | 501 | 489 |
| 2021 | 568 | 508 | 493 |
| 2022 | 559 | 505 | 489 |
| 2023 | 556 | 505 | 489 |
| 2024 | 555 | 506 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in North West Leicestershire
53.0% of cars in North West Leicestershire run on petrol and 32.6% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 41.8% in 2020. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 6.6%, and cars that plug in 7.3%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.3% | 29.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 68.3% | 31.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 66.8% | 32.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 65.4% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 63.2% | 36.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 61.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 59.7% | 39.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 58.3% | 40.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 57.3% | 41.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 56.9% | 41.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 56.5% | 41.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 56.3% | 41.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 55.7% | 40.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 55.4% | 39.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| 2024 | 54.8% | 37.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 53.8% | 35.5% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| 2026 | 53.0% | 32.6% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Electric cars in North West Leicestershire
3,151 battery electric cars were licensed in North West Leicestershire at the end of June 2026, 4.9% of all cars, 59th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 4,698 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 2,092.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 4.1% are battery electric (2,529 cars), 4th highest of 35 councils in the East Midlands. Companies keep 19.7% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 4.3% of its cars overall. There are also 119 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in North West Leicestershire
There were 165 public chargers in North West Leicestershire on 1 July 2026, 48 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 148 for every 100,000 residents, 166th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 7.1% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 23.1 privately kept plug-in cars in North West Leicestershire (UK 12.9), 103rd most of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 154 | 40 |
| Apr 2026 | 162 | 42 |
| Jul 2026 | 165 | 48 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| North West Leicestershire | 148 | 43 |
| Leicestershire | 116 | 45 |
| East Midlands | 122 | 47 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
North West Leicestershire has 13 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 3.7% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.8%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Leicestershire 003 | 5,548 | 265 | 4.8% | |
| North West Leicestershire 005 | 5,193 | 234 | 4.5% | |
| North West Leicestershire 011 | 8,632 | 377 | 4.4% | |
| North West Leicestershire 006 | 4,372 | 187 | 4.3% | |
| North West Leicestershire 001 | 7,200 | 300 | 4.2% | |
| North West Leicestershire 008 | 6,286 | 238 | 3.8% | |
| North West Leicestershire 012 | 5,655 | 208 | 3.7% | |
| North West Leicestershire 002 | 4,478 | 162 | 3.6% | |
| North West Leicestershire 013 | 8,513 | 270 | 3.2% | |
| North West Leicestershire 004 | 4,031 | 100 | 2.5% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| North West Leicestershire 007 | 4,489 | 92 | 2.0% | |
| North West Leicestershire 010 | 4,320 | 90 | 2.1% | |
| North West Leicestershire 009 | 4,308 | 97 | 2.3% | |
| North West Leicestershire 004 | 4,031 | 100 | 2.5% | |
| North West Leicestershire 013 | 8,513 | 270 | 3.2% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of June 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in North West Leicestershire
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 113 | 37 |
| 2022 | 100 | 34 |
| 2023 | 111 | 44 |
| 2024 | 120 | 49 |
| 2025 | 121 | 30 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in North West Leicestershire
Unleaded petrol averages 174.1p a litre across 12 filling stations in North West Leicestershire, 2.6p above the UK average. Diesel averages 201.9p, 3.2p above the UK average. Prices checked 31 Oct, 19:32.
Cheapest petrol
- Asda Ellistown Express Petrol Coalville 169.9p
- Esso MFG Ashby Ashby-De-La-Zouch 169.9p
- Esso MFG Measham Measham / Swadlincote 169.9p
Every filling station and price in North West Leicestershire
How North West Leicestershire compares
| North West Leicestershire | 547 | 4.9% | 148 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire | 525 | 4.6% | 116 |
| East Midlands | 483 | 4.3% | 122 |
| England | 440 | 6.2% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 444 | 5.8% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of June 2026.
Driving test centres in North West Leicestershire
There is no DVSA car practical test centre in North West Leicestershire. The nearest centres are elsewhere in Leicestershire.
Centres in Leicestershire:
- Melton Mowbray 69.7% pass rate, 2025/26
- Hinckley 46.4% pass rate, 2025/26
- Loughborough 42.4% pass rate, 2025/26
DVSA publishes pass rates by centre name, with no address, so centres are placed here by the place name in the name DVSA uses. See pass rates at every test centre.
Councils in Leicestershire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Harborough | 560 | 5.2% | 126 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West Leicestershire | 547 | 4.9% | 148 |
| Blaby | 523 | 4.7% | 192 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 553 | 4.3% | 85 |
| Charnwood | 478 | 4.2% | 79 |
| Melton | 578 | 4.2% | 63 |
| Oadby and Wigston | 464 | 3.8% | 131 |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 84,214 licensed vehicles in North West Leicestershire | 26 October 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 4,904 plug-in vehicles | 26 October 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 26 October 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 26 October 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 26 October 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in North West Leicestershire run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.