Categories in Shepshed
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shepshed
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 17 | 20 years |
| Shopping other | 11 | — |
| Corporate management | 10 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 10 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 6 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 | — |
| Hairdressers | 5 | — |
| Real estate | 5 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | — |
| Electrical installation | 5 | — |
| Car repair | 5 | — |
| Freight/commercial transport | 5 | — |
Shepshed Facts
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Population | 14,486 |
| Male Population | 7,109 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 7,377 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +25.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.0% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 42.1, Female: 43.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $39,670 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Charley, Shepshed, Westwood, City Centre Northeast |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.76570, -1.29021 |
| Postal Codes | LE11, LE12, LE67 |
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Shepshed Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,559 | 11,989 | 12,484 | 13,861 | 14,486 | 14,927 | 15,340 |
| Population Density | 629.1 / km² | 652.5 / km² | 679.4 / km² | 754.3 / km² | 788.4 / km² | 812.4 / km² | 834.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridShepshed Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | +25.3% | +20.8% | +16% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shepshed Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | 42.6 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shepshed Population Density
Population Density: 788 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | 14,486 | 18.4 km² | 788 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shepshed Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Shepshed
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shepshed
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Shepshed Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,661 | $30,549 | $35,387 | $38,348 | $38,963 | $39,806 | $34,975 | $39,670 |
| Total GDP | $480.6M | $522.2M | $615.2M | $688.3M | $728.6M | $770.3M | $701.3M | $802.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Shepshed CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | 172,325 tn | 11.9 tn | 9,378.2 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Shepshed CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 172,325 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,378.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/15 | 10:25 PM | 3.8 | 38.9 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/14 | 6:50 AM | 3.5 | 38 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/08 | 1:57 PM | 3.1 | 91.1 km | 19,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 12:56 AM | 4.8 | 95.7 km | 18,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 7:46 PM | 3.2 | 81.7 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 99.7 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 98.2 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 97.4 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 7:45 AM | 3.7 | 92.1 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/02 | 3:32 AM | 3.2 | 63.3 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shepshed
, often known until 1888 as Sheepshed, (also Sheepshead - a name derived from the village being heavily involved in the wool industry) is a town in Leicestershire, England with a population of around 14,000 people. It sits within the borough of Char..
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