Bassetlaw: population and statistics
Bassetlaw has a population of 126,454 (2025) across 637.8 km², or 198 people per km². It ranks 232 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 126,454 residents
- 637.8 km²
- 198 people/km²
Bassetlaw in numbers
Population of Bassetlaw over time
Bassetlaw had 114,393 residents in 2015 and 126,454 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 117,068 |
| 2021 | 118,327 |
| 2022 | 120,055 |
| 2023 | 122,561 |
| 2024 | 124,742 |
| 2025 | 126,454 |
All indicators for Bassetlaw
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 | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 120 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 58,040 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.8% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 187 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.2% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 51,458 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 209 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.3% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.2% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.7% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 126 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.2% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 199 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.0% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 135 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £214,281 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 262 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 50 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 71.5% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 8.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 62 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,195 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 245 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 41.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 219 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,385 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 254 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,744 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 296 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.0% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 138 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 183 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bassetlaw | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 17.2% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 176 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Bassetlaw ranks 13 by population.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: 7.2% in Bassetlaw, compared with an average of 11.6% in East Midlands and 22.0% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Bassetlaw, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households living in a flat or maisonette”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 89,326 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Doncaster, 18.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Doncaster (323,016 residents), 18 km away.
Business sectors: Bassetlaw
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 trade17.8% ×1.1
- Construction14.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.4
Where is Bassetlaw?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bassetlaw?
Bassetlaw has 126,454 residents (2025), ranking 232 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Bassetlaw?
Bassetlaw covers 637.8 km², with a density of 198 people per km².
Is the population of Bassetlaw growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bassetlaw went from 114,393 to 126,454, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Bassetlaw?
Bassetlaw is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.400, longitude −0.950.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: what is the figure for Bassetlaw?
In Bassetlaw, “Households living in a flat or maisonette” stands at 7.2% (2021), ranking 295 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.8%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Bassetlaw?
In Bassetlaw, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Bassetlaw?
The nearest to Bassetlaw are Doncaster (18 km), West Lindsey (24 km), Bolsover (26 km), Rotherham (27 km), North Lincolnshire (30 km).