Erewash: population and statistics
Erewash has a population of 113,474 (2025) across 109.6 km², or 1,035 people per km². It ranks 264 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113,474 residents
- 109.6 km²
- 1,035 people/km²
Erewash in numbers
Population of Erewash over time
Erewash had 113,984 residents in 2015 and 113,474 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 113,348 |
| 2021 | 113,039 |
| 2022 | 112,905 |
| 2023 | 113,988 |
| 2024 | 113,816 |
| 2025 | 113,474 |
All indicators for Erewash
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 | Erewash | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 145 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.5% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 241 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Erewash | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 53,280 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 36.5% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 110 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.3% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 293 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 50,336 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.5% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.3% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.4% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 97 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.8% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £217,941 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 256 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 173 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Erewash | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 117 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.6% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 20 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Erewash | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,300 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 297 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 37.9 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 265 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,690 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 292 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,290 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 245 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Erewash | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.2% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 44 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Erewash | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 143 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Erewash ranks 20 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 83.6% in Erewash, compared with an average of 76.4% in East Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 11.3% in Erewash, compared with an average of 20.8% in East Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,356 football pitches.
- 3.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Broxtowe, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Derby (275,344 residents), 10 km away.
Business sectors: Erewash
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 trade17.5% ×1.1
- Construction16.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.8% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
- Real estate4.4% ×1.0
Where is Erewash?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erewash?
Erewash has 113,474 residents (2025), ranking 264 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Erewash?
Erewash covers 109.6 km², with a density of 1,035 people per km².
Is the population of Erewash growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Erewash went from 113,984 to 113,474, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Erewash?
Erewash is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.917, longitude −1.317.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Erewash?
In Erewash, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 83.6% (2021), ranking 20 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Erewash?
In Erewash, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 11.3% (2026), ranking 293 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Erewash?
The nearest to Erewash are Broxtowe (4.8 km), Derby (10 km), Amber Valley (11 km), Nottingham (12 km), Ashfield (15 km).