Leicestershire Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 2 padel clubs in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, or 46.2 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 17,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 88 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Venues
2
Courts/100K
46.2
Population
17K
padelnomics Score
88/100
Key takeaway: Leicestershire is an underserved market with strong potential. At 46.2 courts per 100K residents, the padelnomics Score of 88/100 points to meaningful supply gaps.

Leicestershire currently has 2 padel venues with 8 courts serving 17K residents. The padelnomics Score of 88/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Leicestershire.

Supply Analysis

Leicestershire has 2 venues and 8 courts — translating to 11.6 venues and 46.2 courts per 100K residents.

Venue density is high: Leicestershire is among the best-served padel locations. The market is largely saturated — new entrants need a clear differentiation strategy to compete.

Metric Value
Venues 2
Courts 8
Venues per 100K residents 11.6
Courts per 100K residents 46.2
Nearest padel court 6.2 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Leicestershire only surfaces in live booking and occupancy data — which venues run hot at which prices, where the market pays a meaningful peak premium, and which slots are structurally empty. These live indicators — median occupancy across all tracked venues, peak/off-peak price spreads, and how both shift month over month — are part of Padelnomics Research. On the public surface the padelnomics Score of 88/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Leicestershire, there are 8 padel venues with 25 courts serving a catchment population of 684K (1.2 venues / 3.7 courts per 100K).

Catchment coverage is moderate. Venues in Leicestershire compete not just with each other but with surrounding locations — a differentiated positioning pays off.

Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 413 tennis courts within 25 km. A strong tennis base signals high racquet-sport affinity — a pool of potential padel converts who already know the crossover or can be reached through combined offerings.

Revenue Potential

Revenue potential for a padel facility in Leicestershire sits directly on the realised hourly rates and the booked occupancy across the year — figures that come from live market data, not assumptions. Per-court revenue estimates, comparison benchmarks against nearby venues, and the sensitivity to price and occupancy swings are part of Padelnomics Research. For a financial model with your own assumptions — court count, build costs, pricing strategy, occupancy scenarios — use the financial planner.

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FAQ

How big is the padel market in Leicestershire?

Leicestershire has 2 padel venues with 8 courts serving 17K residents. That translates to 46.2 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 8 venues with 25 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Leicestershire?

The market is densely served: 11.6 venues per 100K residents point to a saturated market. The catchment area has 1.2 venues per 100K.

What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Leicestershire?

Revenue potential per court in Leicestershire sits on current hourly rates and booked occupancy. Concrete estimates with market benchmarks are part of Padelnomics Research; use the financial planner to model your own assumptions for price, occupancy, and court count.

What are padel court prices in Leicestershire?

Padel court prices in Leicestershire vary between indoor and outdoor facilities and between peak and off-peak hours. City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median peak and off-peak rates, P25–P75 spreads — are part of Padelnomics Research.

Is Leicestershire still a good market for new padel facilities?

With a padelnomics Score of 88/100, Leicestershire is among the most promising locations. Meaningful supply gaps and strong demand support new facilities. Model your scenario in the financial planner.

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See also: Leicestershire investment analysis · Leicestershire court prices · United Kingdom market overview