# List of tallest buildings and structures in Leicester

This list of tallest buildings and structures in Leicester ranks the loftiest buildings in Leicester, United Kingdom by height. In pole position within the city is the 17$^+$ storey Cardinal Telephone Exchange (dating back some 50 years), which rises 84 metres (276 ft) (c. 95 metres (312 ft) to pinnacle/antennae). As of 2012 it is the United Kingdom's 54th tallest building. If constructed, the approved Westbridge Hotel Tower would reach 117 metres (384 ft), therefore becoming the city's tallest building. At 67 metres (220 ft) and 22–storeys, the Summit, a student accommodation tower on Eastern Boulevard, is the city's third tallest tower block since its completion in 2013. There are twelve buildings in the city rising 50 metres (164 ft) or more.

## Tallest completed buildings

This is a list of the tallest completed buildings in Leicester. Heights are approximate and measured to the structural height, which includes architectural elements, but not communications spires or antennae. The items listed are all buildings in Leicester with a height of 40 m (≈125 ft) and over. Heights are above ground level (AGL)
| Rank | Name (Street address) | Postcode sector | Postcode sector | Height AGL | Floors | Built | Use | Image |
| 1 | Cardinal Telephone Exchange | LE5 0 | LE5 0 | 84 m (276 ft) | 17 | 1970 | Commercial Office | |
| 2 | St. George's Tower | LE1 1 | LE1 1 | 82 m (269 ft) | 20 | 1960 | Commercial Office Hotel | |
| 3 | The Summit, Eastern Boulevard | LE2 7 | LE2 7 | 67 m (220 ft) | 22 | 2013 (2020) (declad) | Residential | |
| 4 | Leicester Cathedral | LE1 5 | LE1 5 | 61 m (200 ft) | n/a | 1860 | Church | |
| 5 | Equinox House (previously known as Thames Tower) | LE1 3 | LE1 3 | 58 m (190 ft) | 18 | 1969 | Residential | |
| =6 | Clipstone House | LE2 0 | LE2 0 | 52 m (171 ft) | 18 | 1970s | Residential | |
| =6 | Framland House | LE2 0 | LE2 0 | 52 m (171 ft) | 18 | 1970s | Residential | (left to right)Framland House Gordon House Maxfield House |
| =6 | Gordon House | LE2 0 | LE2 0 | | 52 m (171 ft) | 18 | 1970s | Residential | (left to right)Framland House Gordon House Maxfield House |
| =6 | Maxfield House | LE2 0 | LE2 0 | | 52 m (171 ft) | 18 | 1970s | Residential | (left to right)Framland House Gordon House Maxfield House |
| =6 | Attenborough Building (University of Leicester) | LE1 7 | LE1 7 | 52 m (171 ft) | 18 | 1970 | University | |
| 11 | The Empire Banqueting Hall (formerly St. Mark's Church) | LE1 3 | LE1 3 | 51 m (167 ft) | n/a | 1876 | Banqueting Hall; former church | |
| 12 | International Hotel | LE1 1 | LE1 1 | 50 m (160 ft) | 12 | 1970 | Ex Office; Ex Hotel | |
| 13 | De Montfort House | LE1 5 | LE1 5 | 48 m (157 ft) | 16 | c. 1996 | Residential | |
| 14 | Merlin Wharf | LE3 5 | LE3 5 | 47 m (154 ft) | 15 | 2020 | Residential | |
| 15 | Elizabeth House | LE2 0 | LE2 0 | 46 m (151 ft) | 16 | 1976 | Residential | |
| =16 | Midland House, 60 Charles St. | LE1 1 | LE1 1 | 45 m (148 ft) | 14 | 1976 | Office; Retail | |
| =16 | Opal Court | LE1 7 | LE1 7 | 45 m (148 ft) | 15 | 2003 | Residential; Retail | |
| =16 | Leicester Crown House | LE1 3 | LE1 3 | 45 m (148 ft) | 11 | c. 1972 | Office | |
| =16 | St. John's House | LE1 6 | LE1 6 | 45 m (148 ft) | 11 | c. 1975 | Office | |
| 20 | Carrick Point | LE5 4 | LE5 4 | 44 m (144 ft) | 14 | c. 1975 | Residential | |
| 21 | Merlin Heights | LE3 5 | LE3 5 | 43 m (141 ft) | 16 | 2016 | Residential | |
| 22 | The Charles Wilson Building, University of Leicester | LE1 7 | LE1 7 | 43 m (141 ft) | 13 | 1966 | University | |
| 23 | The Wullcomb, Vaughan Way | LE1 4 | LE1 4 | 42 m (138 ft) | 5,7,10,12 | 2019 | Residential; Retail | |
| =24 | Lewis's Tower, Humberstone Gate | LE1 1 | LE1 1 | 41 m (135 ft) | n/a | 1936 | Retail | |
| =24 | National Space Centre | LE4 5 | LE4 5 | 41 m (135 ft) | N/A | 2001 | Visitor attraction/ museum | |

## Tallest buildings yet to complete

This is a list of the tallest buildings yet to complete in Leicester (over ≈ 40 m /≈130 ft/ in height) that are under construction, approved, on hold/cancelled or proposed (c.2000–present).
| Rank | Name (Street address) | Postcode sector | Postcode sector | Height AGL | Floors | Completion date | Use | Developer | Architect(s) | Status |
| 1 | Block A Bath Lane | LE3 5 | LE3 5 | 73 m (240 ft) | 24 | | Residential | Urban Invest | Leach Rhodes Walker | Approved |
| 2 | Student Village, UoL Ext'n | LE2 6, LE2 7 | LE2 6, LE2 7 | 43 m (141 ft) | 5,9,14 | 2022 (est.) | Residential; University | | | Topped out |
| 3 | Humberstone Gate (Cultural Quarter) | LE1 1 | LE1 1 | ≅ 65 m (213 ft) | 21 | | Residential | Land Invest Ltd | Boden Associates | Under re/construction |
| 4 | Burleys Way Tower | LE1 3 | LE1 3 | 52 m (171 ft) | 17 | | Hotel; Retail | The Bowbridge Group | | |
| 5 | 97 Churchgate | LE1 3 | LE1 3 | 45 m (148 ft) | 14 | (start before 2/2024) | Residential; Hotel | Mabble Limited | Maber Associates | Conditional Approval |