Broxtowe: population and statistics
Broxtowe has a population of 113,963 (2025) across 80.1 km², or 1,423 people per km². It ranks 261 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113,963 residents
- 80.1 km²
- 1,423 people/km²
- 91 m
Broxtowe in numbers
Population of Broxtowe over time
Broxtowe had 110,398 residents in 2015 and 113,963 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 111,397 |
| 2021 | 110,796 |
| 2022 | 112,314 |
| 2023 | 113,488 |
| 2024 | 114,124 |
| 2025 | 113,963 |
All indicators for Broxtowe
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 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 136 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.2% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 258 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broxtowe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 52,680 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 228 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 32.5% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 152 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.9% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 283 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 48,362 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.3% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.5% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 211 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.6% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 77 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.3% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.0% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £252,624 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 200 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 285 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Broxtowe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 84.2% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 13 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broxtowe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,955 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 318 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 34.7 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 300 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,335 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 318 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,037 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 189 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Broxtowe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.8% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 291 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Broxtowe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 136 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Broxtowe ranks 18 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Broxtowe, compared with an average of 3.8% in East Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 11.9% in Broxtowe, compared with an average of 20.8% in East Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,218 football pitches.
- 5.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Erewash, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nottingham (325,765 residents), 8 km away.
Business sectors: Broxtowe
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 trade16.9% ×1.1
- Construction15.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.8
Where is Broxtowe?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broxtowe?
Broxtowe has 113,963 residents (2025), ranking 261 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Broxtowe?
Broxtowe covers 80.1 km², with a density of 1,423 people per km².
Is the population of Broxtowe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Broxtowe went from 110,398 to 113,963, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Broxtowe?
Broxtowe is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.950, longitude −1.270.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Broxtowe?
In Broxtowe, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Broxtowe?
In Broxtowe, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 283 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Broxtowe?
The nearest to Broxtowe are Erewash (4.8 km), Nottingham (8.1 km), Amber Valley (10 km), Ashfield (11 km), Gedling (13 km).