Region
East Midlands: local authorities in numbers
East Midlands has 35 local authorities and 5,085,641 residents across 15,643 km², or 325 people per km². Population: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,085,641 residents
- 35 local authorities
- 15,643 km²
- 325 people/km²
Map and records: East Midlands
All local authorities in East Midlands
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| Local authority | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of residents aged 65 and over | Share of residents aged under 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire | 444,218 | +11.6% | 321.8 people/km² | 1,380 | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Leicester | 383,116 | +9.5% | 5,224 people/km² | 73.3 | 12.5% | 19.9% |
| North Northamptonshire | 379,569 | +13.2% | 384.7 people/km² | 986.6 | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Nottingham | 325,765 | +4.0% | 4,364 people/km² | 74.6 | 12.2% | 17.8% |
| Derby | 275,344 | +7.0% | 3,529 people/km² | 78.0 | 16.5% | 19.6% |
| Charnwood | 189,718 | +9.7% | 679.9 people/km² | 279.0 | 19.7% | 16.4% |
| South Kesteven | 148,069 | +6.6% | 157.1 people/km² | 942.6 | 24.3% | 17.0% |
| East Lindsey | 146,756 | +6.5% | 83.1 people/km² | 1,767 | 32.2% | 13.8% |
| Amber Valley | 131,894 | +7.4% | 496.9 people/km² | 265.4 | 23.1% | 16.5% |
| Ashfield | 130,581 | +6.1% | 1,192 people/km² | 109.5 | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Newark and Sherwood | 128,684 | +8.8% | 197.6 people/km² | 651.3 | 23.4% | 16.8% |
| Rushcliffe | 127,857 | +13.1% | 312.4 people/km² | 409.2 | 22.5% | 17.8% |
| Bassetlaw | 126,454 | +10.5% | 198.3 people/km² | 637.8 | 22.6% | 17.4% |
| North Kesteven | 123,267 | +10.4% | 133.6 people/km² | 922.5 | 24.3% | 16.3% |
| Gedling | 121,105 | +4.4% | 1,009 people/km² | 120.0 | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| South Derbyshire | 119,441 | +22.3% | 353.2 people/km² | 338.1 | 19.0% | 18.6% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 118,240 | +8.9% | 397.7 people/km² | 297.3 | 23.0% | 17.0% |
| Broxtowe | 113,963 | +3.2% | 1,423 people/km² | 80.1 | 22.0% | 16.2% |
| Mansfield | 113,682 | +5.7% | 1,482 people/km² | 76.7 | 20.2% | 18.1% |
| Erewash | 113,474 | −0.4% | 1,035 people/km² | 109.6 | 21.6% | 16.5% |
| North West Leicestershire | 113,263 | +17.5% | 405.5 people/km² | 279.3 | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Blaby | 108,423 | +12.2% | 830.8 people/km² | 130.5 | 20.8% | 18.0% |
| North East Derbyshire | 107,888 | +8.8% | 391.5 people/km² | 275.6 | 25.0% | 16.6% |
| Harborough | 106,577 | +19.2% | 179.8 people/km² | 592.7 | 23.0% | 17.3% |
| Chesterfield | 106,419 | +1.9% | 1,611 people/km² | 66.0 | 22.7% | 16.3% |
| Lincoln | 103,351 | +3.9% | 2,896 people/km² | 35.7 | 15.6% | 15.8% |
| South Holland | 100,758 | +11.0% | 134.3 people/km² | 750.1 | 24.3% | 16.7% |
| West Lindsey | 99,716 | +8.2% | 86.3 people/km² | 1,156 | 26.2% | 16.4% |
| High Peak | 91,676 | +1.0% | 169.7 people/km² | 540.2 | 23.8% | 16.0% |
| Bolsover | 84,397 | +8.7% | 526.4 people/km² | 160.3 | 21.0% | 16.9% |
| Boston | 72,092 | +6.7% | 198.1 people/km² | 364.0 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Derbyshire Dales | 72,028 | +1.6% | 90.6 people/km² | 795.4 | 29.9% | 13.8% |
| Oadby and Wigston | 61,533 | +9.5% | 2,615 people/km² | 23.5 | 20.8% | 19.0% |
| Melton | 54,694 | +7.2% | 113.6 people/km² | 481.4 | 24.4% | 16.8% |
| Rutland | 41,629 | +8.3% | 105.7 people/km² | 393.7 | 27.0% | 15.0% |
East Midlands compared with the UK
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | East Midlands | the United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 19.4% |
| Share of residents aged under 16 | 17.6% | 17.7% |
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) | 2,253,470 dwellings | 27,429,300 dwellings |
| Dwellings built before 1940 | 29.8% | 34.9% |
| Dwellings built since 2000 | 20.8% | 18.6% |
| Households (Census 2021) | 80,736 households | 111,842 households |
| Households living in a house or bungalow | 87.9% | 77.6% |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette | 11.6% | 22.0% |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) | 66.0% | 62.3% |
| Households renting privately | 18.9% | 20.4% |
| Households in social housing | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Average house price | £243,499 | £308,859 |
| House price change over 12 months | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Households without central heating | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Households heated by mains gas only | 76.4% | 73.9% |
| Households heated by electricity only | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| Households heated by oil only | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Business sites (local units) | 213,055 sites | 3,232,440 sites |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents | 41.9 per 1,000 | 46.5 per 1,000 |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) | 183,730 businesses | 2,786,975 businesses |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) | £36,281 | £39,498 |
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 | 75.6% | 75.6% |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Households without a car or van | 19.4% | 23.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How many local authorities are there in East Midlands?
East Midlands has 35 local authorities. The most populous is West Northamptonshire, with 444,218 residents.
What is the population of East Midlands?
East Midlands has 5,085,641 residents (2025), or 325 people per km².
Which local authority in East Midlands is growing fastest?
South Derbyshire has the fastest growth in East Midlands over 10 years: +22.3%.