Harborough: population and statistics
Harborough has a population of 106,577 (2025) across 592.7 km², or 180 people per km². It ranks 279 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +19.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 106,577 residents
- 592.7 km²
- 180 people/km²
Harborough in numbers
Population of Harborough over time
Harborough had 89,402 residents in 2015 and 106,577 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 95,288 |
| 2021 | 98,254 |
| 2022 | 100,625 |
| 2023 | 102,885 |
| 2024 | 104,619 |
| 2025 | 106,577 |
All indicators for Harborough
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 | Harborough | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 110 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.3% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 188 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Harborough | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 45,480 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 261 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 20.4% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 32.2% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 4 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,414 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 269 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.4% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 22 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.0% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 77.8% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.5% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 291 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £347,010 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 105 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 11 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Harborough | 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) | 74.8% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 187 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 6.4% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 75 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Harborough | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,955 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 213 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 55.9 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 60 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,420 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 196 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,423 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 95 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Harborough | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 83.3% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 32 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 349 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Harborough | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 10.0% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 312 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Harborough ranks 24 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 32.2% in Harborough, compared with an average of 20.8% in East Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 1.8% in Harborough, compared with an average of 3.4% in East Midlands and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 83,006 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Oadby and Wigston, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Leicester (383,116 residents), 13 km away.
Business sectors: Harborough
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 trade15.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×1.1
- Construction11.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.8
- Real estate5.0% ×1.1
Where is Harborough?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harborough?
Harborough has 106,577 residents (2025), ranking 279 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Harborough?
Harborough covers 592.7 km², with a density of 180 people per km².
Is the population of Harborough growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Harborough went from 89,402 to 106,577, a change of +19.2%.
Where is Harborough?
Harborough is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.539, longitude −1.008.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Harborough?
In Harborough, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 32.2% (2026), ranking 4 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Harborough?
In Harborough, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 1.8% (2026), ranking 349 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Harborough?
The nearest to Harborough are Oadby and Wigston (8.3 km), Leicester (13 km), Blaby (14 km), Charnwood (24 km), Hinckley and Bosworth (25 km).