Nottingham: population and statistics
Nottingham has a population of 325,765 (2025) across 74.6 km², or 4,364 people per km². It ranks 48 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 325,765 residents
- 74.6 km²
- 4,364 people/km²
Nottingham in numbers
Population of Nottingham over time
Nottingham had 313,265 residents in 2015 and 325,765 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 322,822 |
| 2021 | 319,978 |
| 2022 | 326,632 |
| 2023 | 327,193 |
| 2024 | 330,561 |
| 2025 | 325,765 |
All indicators for Nottingham
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 | Nottingham | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.2% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 343 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nottingham | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 148,330 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 36 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 36.2% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.0% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 116 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 124,743 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 76.3% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 240 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 23.6% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 75 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 45.6% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 28.6% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 25.5% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £190,200 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 303 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 302 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nottingham | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 72.8% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 210 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.0% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nottingham | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 12,375 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 67 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 38.0 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 264 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 9,940 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 75 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £30,798 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 346 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Nottingham | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 66.1% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 331 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 6.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 19 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nottingham | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 38.0% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 21 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Nottingham ranks 4 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £30,798 in Nottingham, compared with an average of £36,281 in East Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Nottingham, compared with an average of 3.8% in East Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Households living in a flat or maisonette”.
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Households in social housing”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,454 football pitches.
- 15.4 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Nottingham
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 trade18.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.3
- Construction8.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Real estate5.6% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.3
Where is Nottingham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nottingham?
Nottingham has 325,765 residents (2025), ranking 48 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Nottingham?
Nottingham covers 74.6 km², with a density of 4,364 people per km².
Is the population of Nottingham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nottingham went from 313,265 to 325,765, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Nottingham?
Nottingham is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.955, longitude −1.149.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Nottingham?
In Nottingham, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £30,798 (2025), ranking 346 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Nottingham?
In Nottingham, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Nottingham?
The nearest to Nottingham are Gedling (5.4 km), Broxtowe (8.1 km), Rushcliffe (9.0 km), Erewash (12 km), Ashfield (15 km).