How many people live in the UK?
About 69.5 million people live in the UK (2025, ONS estimate). The 2021 Census counted 59.6 million in England and Wales: 18% under 16 and 19% aged 65 or over.
ONS mid-2025 estimate for the whole UK.
Share of people in England and Wales, Census 2021. 18.5% were under 16.
Of households in England and Wales owned their home; 17.1% rented from a social landlord and 20.3% privately.
Population by area
Census 2021 for the 574 constituencies in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland count separately and are not included yet. Find your own area →
Largest ten by population
| Area | People |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Ladywood | 151,871 |
| Poplar and Limehouse | 138,613 |
| Slough | 137,542 |
| West Ham and Beckton | 137,220 |
| Tottenham | 136,274 |
| Erith and Thamesmead | 134,968 |
| Brent East | 134,512 |
| Barking | 133,814 |
| Brent West | 133,671 |
| Feltham and Heston | 133,159 |
Smallest ten by population
| Area | People |
|---|---|
| Ynys Môn | 68,875 |
| Isle of Wight East | 69,627 |
| Isle of Wight West | 70,826 |
| New Forest West | 85,005 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 85,229 |
| North Norfolk | 86,966 |
| Wirral West | 87,875 |
| Mid Derbyshire | 87,993 |
| Christchurch | 88,074 |
| Waveney Valley | 88,202 |
Highest share aged 65 or over
| Area | Aged 65+ |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | 34.6% |
| North Norfolk | 34.4% |
| New Forest West | 33.3% |
| Bexhill and Battle | 32.2% |
| West Dorset | 32.1% |
| Clacton | 32.0% |
| Honiton and Sidmouth | 31.8% |
| Isle of Wight East | 31.2% |
| Louth and Horncastle | 30.5% |
| South Shropshire | 30.2% |
Lowest share aged 65 or over
Most adults with a degree
| Area | Degree or higher |
|---|---|
| Battersea | 65.2% |
| Hampstead and Highgate | 64.7% |
| Richmond Park | 64.1% |
| Cities of London and Westminster | 62.2% |
| Tooting | 61.8% |
| Putney | 60.9% |
| Chelsea and Fulham | 60.6% |
| Kensington and Bayswater | 60.6% |
| Wimbledon | 60.5% |
| Clapham and Brixton Hill | 60.3% |
Highest home ownership
| Area | Own their home |
|---|---|
| Cheadle | 82.5% |
| Sefton Central | 82.5% |
| Rayleigh and Wickford | 82.3% |
| Stockton West | 80.8% |
| Ribble Valley | 80.7% |
| Castle Point | 80.5% |
| York Outer | 80.3% |
| Wirral West | 80.2% |
| Mid Leicestershire | 79.6% |
| Sheffield Hallam | 79.3% |
Questions people ask
What is the population of the UK?
About 69.5 million in mid-2025, according to the ONS estimate.
What was the population at the last Census?
The Census on 21 March 2021 counted 59.6 million people in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland run their own censuses.
How many people are over 65?
18.6% of people in England and Wales at the 2021 Census, and 18.5% were under 16.
How many people own their home?
62.5% of households in England and Wales owned their home in 2021; 17.1% rented socially and 20.3% rented privately.
Which area has the most people?
Birmingham Ladywood had 151,871, and Ynys Môn the fewest with 68,875.
Sources: ONS mid-year population estimate; ONS Census 2021 through the UK Data Service, matched to the 2024 constituencies. Updated every night.
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