Rushcliffe: population and statistics
Rushcliffe has a population of 127,857 (2025) across 409.2 km², or 312 people per km². It ranks 230 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 127,857 residents
- 409.2 km²
- 312 people/km²
Rushcliffe in numbers
Population of Rushcliffe over time
Rushcliffe had 113,009 residents in 2015 and 127,857 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 118,030 |
| 2021 | 119,418 |
| 2022 | 121,706 |
| 2023 | 124,076 |
| 2024 | 126,124 |
| 2025 | 127,857 |
All indicators for Rushcliffe
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 | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 123 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 56,240 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 23.8% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 240 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 22.6% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 75 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 49,883 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 218 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.9% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 79 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.3% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 238 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 76.7% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 15 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.7% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.6% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £324,012 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 128 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 311 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rushcliffe | 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) | 81.6% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 118 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,830 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 218 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.6 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 157 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,250 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 204 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £45,968 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 41 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.8% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 114 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 316 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.5% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 247 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Rushcliffe ranks 12 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.7% in Rushcliffe, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 76.7% in Rushcliffe, compared with an average of 66.0% in East Midlands and 62.3% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 57,314 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Gedling, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nottingham (325,765 residents), 9 km away.
Business sectors: Rushcliffe
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×0.8
- Construction12.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Real estate5.1% ×1.1
Where is Rushcliffe?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rushcliffe?
Rushcliffe has 127,857 residents (2025), ranking 230 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Rushcliffe?
Rushcliffe covers 409.2 km², with a density of 312 people per km².
Is the population of Rushcliffe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rushcliffe went from 113,009 to 127,857, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Rushcliffe?
Rushcliffe is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.900, longitude −1.050.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Rushcliffe?
In Rushcliffe, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.7% (2021), ranking 296 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Rushcliffe?
In Rushcliffe, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 76.7% (2021), ranking 15 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Which local authorities border Rushcliffe?
The nearest to Rushcliffe are Gedling (8.6 km), Nottingham (9.0 km), Broxtowe (16 km), Erewash (18 km), Charnwood (19 km).