Gedling: population and statistics
Gedling has a population of 121,105 (2025) across 120.0 km², or 1,009 people per km². It ranks 246 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 121,105 residents
- 120.0 km²
- 1,009 people/km²
Gedling in numbers
Population of Gedling over time
Gedling had 115,977 residents in 2015 and 121,105 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 117,141 |
| 2021 | 117,291 |
| 2022 | 117,703 |
| 2023 | 118,981 |
| 2024 | 119,996 |
| 2025 | 121,105 |
All indicators for Gedling
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 | Gedling | 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) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gedling | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 55,870 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.3% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 194 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.1% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 223 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 51,551 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 208 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) | 11.2% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.4% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 25 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.9% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 294 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £241,473 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 210 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 232 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gedling | 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) | 82.9% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.0% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.5% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 177 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gedling | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,195 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 303 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 34.6 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 301 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,660 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 296 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,727 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 201 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Gedling | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.4% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 96 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 169 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gedling | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 151 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Gedling ranks 15 by population.
Households in social housing: 9.7% in Gedling, compared with an average of 15.0% in East Midlands and 17.1% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Gedling, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households in social housing”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,804 football pitches.
- 3.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Nottingham, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nottingham (325,765 residents), 5 km away.
Business sectors: Gedling
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction18.9% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Real estate5.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.1
Where is Gedling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gedling?
Gedling has 121,105 residents (2025), ranking 246 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Gedling?
Gedling covers 120.0 km², with a density of 1,009 people per km².
Is the population of Gedling growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gedling went from 115,977 to 121,105, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Gedling?
Gedling is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.975, longitude −1.076.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Gedling?
In Gedling, “Households in social housing” stands at 9.7% (2021), ranking 294 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Gedling?
In Gedling, “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 Gedling?
The nearest to Gedling are Nottingham (5.4 km), Rushcliffe (8.6 km), Broxtowe (13 km), Newark and Sherwood (16 km), Ashfield (17 km).