Top Leicester companies by revenue

The city of Leicester provides an abundance of potentially lucrative business opportunities. The city had total GVA of almost £8 billion in 2016, with a further £16 billion across the wider county. Between 2011 and 2016 there was an increase of £4.3 billion in GVA - almost 23%. Productivity levels have seen an impressive rise too, with GVA per worker increasing by 17.7% between 2011 and 2016, reaching £22,233.

The most prominent industries in Leicester are currently wholesale, finance and insurance, transport and logistics and manufacturing. The latter is particularly strong, being twice the average in comparison to other UK cities. Real estate has become another important sector for the city. During 2017 there were £256 million worth of investments made in property across the county.

To determine which companies are currently performing the best throughout the city of Leicester, we've compiled the following list. The data is taken from our regularly-updated Leicester B2B platform, and shows the businesses ordered by their revenue figures. See these market leaders in the list below.

NEXT RETAIL LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
04521150

Age of business
22 years

Nr of Employees
30,573

Revenue
4644231000.0

Industry
47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores

Country
GB

City
Leicester

Phone

+443330******

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CAR SHOPS LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
05331512

Age of business
19 years

Nr of Employees
1,572

Revenue
1190331000.0

Industry
45112 - Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Country
GB

City
Leicester

Website
http://www.ca***********

Phone

+448082******

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CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00484783

Age of business
74 years

Nr of Employees
2,308

Revenue
997275000.0

Industry
28921 - Manufacture of machinery for mining

Country
GB

City
Leicester

Website
http://cater***********

Phone

+441455******

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IBSTOCK PLC Active

Registration Nr
09760850

Age of business
9 years

Nr of Employees
2,265

Revenue
512886000.0

Industry
23320 - Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay

Country
GB

City
Ibstock

Phone

+441530******

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ADARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
01610897

Age of business
41 years

Nr of Employees
311

Revenue
238845000.0

Industry
18129 - Printing n.e.c.

Country
GB

Website
http://purp*********

Phone

+442089******

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FOXGLOVE ENERGY SUPPLY LTD Active

Registration Nr
09689035

Age of business
9 years

Nr of Employees
69

Revenue
166351955.0

Industry
35140 - Trade of electricity

Country
GB

City
Leicester

Phone

+448000******

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EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00671801

Age of business
64 years

Nr of Employees
550

Revenue
154816000.0

Industry
32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c.

Country
GB

Email
*************@emerson.com

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City
Leicester

Phone

+441753******

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DS REMCO UK LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
02654682

Age of business
32 years

Nr of Employees
404

Revenue
153932000.0

Industry
46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade

Country
GB

Email
*****************@officedepot.com

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City
Sutton

Website
http://www.offi*************

Phone

+441264******

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PERFECT CIRCLE JV LTD Active

Registration Nr
10219126

Age of business
7 years

Nr of Employees
8

Revenue
152929925.0

Industry
71111 - Architectural activities

Country
GB

Phone

+443456******

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BOSTIK LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00068328

Age of business
124 years

Nr of Employees
389

Revenue
147545000.0

Industry
20520 - Manufacture of glues

Country
GB

City
Stafford

Website
http://www.b***********

Phone

+441785******

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STREVENS VEHICLES HOLDINGS LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
02692287

Age of business
30 years

Nr of Employees
612

Revenue
141.9 million

Industry
70100 - Activities of head offices

Country
GB

City
NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH

Website
http://fordandslater.co.uk
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BROBOT PETROLEUM LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
01349544

Age of business
46 years

Nr of Employees
252

Revenue
132040327.0

Industry
47300 - Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Country
GB

Email
******@brobot.co.uk

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City
Weybridge

Website
http://www.b***********

Phone

+441932******

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BELL ROCK WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
02970406

Age of business
28 years

Nr of Employees
26

Revenue
132.0 million

Industry
70100 - Activities of head offices

Country
GB

City
LEICESTER

Website
http://johnsonplc.com
SHOE ZONE RETAIL LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00148038

Age of business
106 years

Nr of Employees
2,961

Revenue
119142000.0

Industry
47721 - Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores

Country
GB

City
LEICESTER

Website
http://sho*********

Phone

+441162******

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JELSON HOLDINGS LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00419442

Age of business
77 years

Nr of Employees
656

Revenue
111607637.0

Industry
70100 - Activities of head offices

Country
GB

Email
********@jelson.co.uk

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Website
http://www.j***********

Phone

+441162******

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EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
02868010

Age of business
30 years

Nr of Employees
179

Revenue
102265000.0

Industry
69201 - Accounting and auditing activities

Country
GB

Email
*******@emersonprocess.com

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City
LEICESTER

Website
http://www.e**********

Phone

+441162******

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WATLING JCB LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
01245540

Age of business
47 years

Nr of Employees
157

Revenue
100460000.0

Industry
46140 - Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

Country
GB

City
LEICESTER

Website
www.watli********

Phone

+441162******

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WALTER E. STURGESS & SONS LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00340309

Age of business
84 years

Nr of Employees
220

Revenue
91227000.0

Industry
45111 - Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles

Country
GB

Email
*****@sturgesscars.co.uk

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City
LEICESTER

Website
http://www.sturgess.lei**********************

Phone

+441162******

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PRIME LIFE LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
02779611

Age of business
31 years

Nr of Employees
2,575

Revenue
85071000.0

Industry
86900 - Other human health activities

Country
GB

Email
****@primelife.co.uk

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City
Leicester

Website
www.prime-l*********

Phone

+441162******

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DMWSL 532 LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
05995787

Age of business
17 years

Nr of Employees
2,619

Revenue
85071000.0

Industry
86900 - Other human health activities

Country
GB

City
LEICESTER

Website
http://prime***********
LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST Active

Registration Nr
07992438

Age of business
11 years

Nr of Employees
881

Revenue
81881790.0

Industry
85310 - General secondary education

Country
GB

City
LEICESTER

Website
http://bosworth**************

Phone

+441455******

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JELSON LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
00571641

Age of business
68 years

Nr of Employees
364

Revenue
80432312.0

Industry
41202 - Construction of domestic buildings

Country
GB

Email
*********@jelson.co.uk

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City
Leicester

Website
www.jelso*******

Phone

+441162******

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B.M.FASHIONS (U.K.) LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
03863347

Age of business
24 years

Nr of Employees
92

Revenue
77210930.0

Industry
14190 - Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.

Country
GB

Email
****@fashionsuk.com

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Website
http://fashi**********

Phone

+441162******

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OPUS TRUST MARKETING LIMITED Active

Registration Nr
03829462

Age of business
25 years

Nr of Employees
477

Revenue
69777000.0

Industry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Country
GB

City
Leicester

Website
http://www.opu************

Phone

+441162******

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MY HOME MOVE LTD Active

Registration Nr
03874320

Age of business
23 years

Nr of Employees
850

Revenue
66298000.0

Industry
70100 - Activities of head offices

Country
GB

City
LEICESTER

Website
http://www.my************

Phone

+443452******

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In 2016 there was a total workforce of 486,000 across the city of Leicester and wider county of Leicestershire. The sectors with the highest numbers of employment include manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail. Interestingly, there are more people working in sectors such as mining, transport and manufacturing in the region than the national average.

Exports are currently performing well in Leicester. There was a net increase in the period from 2016 to 2017, and a third of exporters have experienced a rise in the amount of goods exported. There has also been an overall increase in import levels; 26% of businesses in the sector have enjoyed a rise in imports.

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