Mansfield: population and statistics
Mansfield has a population of 113,682 (2025) across 76.7 km², or 1,482 people per km². It ranks 263 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113,682 residents
- 76.7 km²
- 1,482 people/km²
Mansfield in numbers
Population of Mansfield over time
Mansfield had 107,510 residents in 2015 and 113,682 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 109,964 |
| 2021 | 110,592 |
| 2022 | 111,222 |
| 2023 | 112,374 |
| 2024 | 113,291 |
| 2025 | 113,682 |
All indicators for Mansfield
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 | Mansfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 195 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.1% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 143 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mansfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 51,860 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 32.6% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.0% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 183 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 48,031 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 231 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.4% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.4% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 64.5% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.9% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 123 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.4% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £185,870 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 312 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 285 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mansfield | 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) | 84.3% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mansfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,720 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 327 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 32.7 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 321 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,980 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 330 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,525 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 338 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mansfield | 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) | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 93 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mansfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 21.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 114 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Mansfield ranks 19 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.7% in Mansfield, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £32,525 in Mansfield, compared with an average of £36,281 in East Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,744 football pitches.
- 5.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Bolsover, 11.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nottingham (325,765 residents), 22 km away.
Business sectors: Mansfield
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 trade20.8% ×1.3
- Construction16.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work8.0% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.3
Where is Mansfield?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mansfield?
Mansfield has 113,682 residents (2025), ranking 263 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mansfield?
Mansfield covers 76.7 km², with a density of 1,482 people per km².
Is the population of Mansfield growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mansfield went from 107,510 to 113,682, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Mansfield?
Mansfield is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.150, longitude −1.200.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Mansfield?
In Mansfield, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.7% (2021), ranking 296 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Mansfield?
In Mansfield, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £32,525 (2025), ranking 338 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Mansfield?
The nearest to Mansfield are Bolsover (12 km), Ashfield (13 km), Chesterfield (17 km), Newark and Sherwood (18 km), North East Derbyshire (21 km).