Ashfield: population and statistics
Ashfield has a population of 130,581 (2025) across 109.5 km², or 1,192 people per km². It ranks 226 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 130,581 residents
- 109.5 km²
- 1,192 people/km²
Ashfield in numbers
Population of Ashfield over time
Ashfield had 123,115 residents in 2015 and 130,581 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 126,687 |
| 2021 | 126,356 |
| 2022 | 127,024 |
| 2023 | 128,242 |
| 2024 | 129,210 |
| 2025 | 130,581 |
All indicators for Ashfield
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Ashfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.2% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 135 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ashfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 58,510 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 201 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 35.0% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 127 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.4% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 129 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 54,509 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.8% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.1% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 288 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.8% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 146 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.1% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.9% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 138 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £190,179 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 304 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 153 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ashfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.7% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 18 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.5% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 177 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ashfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,815 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 324 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 29.2 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 345 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,120 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 325 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,577 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 337 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Ashfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.2% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 248 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 107 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ashfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 20.6% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 123 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Ashfield ranks 10 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.7% in Ashfield, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £32,577 in Ashfield, compared with an average of £36,281 in East Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: higher than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,343 football pitches.
- 4.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Amber Valley, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nottingham (325,765 residents), 15 km away.
Business sectors: Ashfield
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×1.2
- Construction16.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.0
Where is Ashfield?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ashfield?
Ashfield has 130,581 residents (2025), ranking 226 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Ashfield?
Ashfield covers 109.5 km², with a density of 1,192 people per km².
Is the population of Ashfield growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ashfield went from 123,115 to 130,581, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Ashfield?
Ashfield is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.050, longitude −1.300.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Ashfield?
In Ashfield, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.7% (2021), ranking 296 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Ashfield?
In Ashfield, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £32,577 (2025), ranking 337 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Ashfield?
The nearest to Ashfield are Amber Valley (8.7 km), Broxtowe (11 km), Mansfield (13 km), Nottingham (15 km), Erewash (15 km).