Rutland: population and statistics
Rutland has a population of 41,629 (2025) across 393.7 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 356 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 41,629 residents
- 393.7 km²
- 106 people/km²
Rutland in numbers
Population of Rutland over time
Rutland had 38,438 residents in 2015 and 41,629 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 40,633 |
| 2021 | 41,342 |
| 2022 | 41,135 |
| 2023 | 40,765 |
| 2024 | 41,382 |
| 2025 | 41,629 |
All indicators for Rutland
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 | Rutland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 40 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.0% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 323 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rutland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 18,280 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.7% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.6% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 47 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 16,691 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.6% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.6% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.3% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.7% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 188 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.9% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 270 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £298,916 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 153 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −6.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 352 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rutland | 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) | 69.9% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 9.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 56 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rutland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,190 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 353 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 52.6 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 85 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 1,940 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 351 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,355 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 96 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Rutland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.3% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 221 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 | Rutland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 10.3% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 311 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Rutland ranks 35 by population.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 1.8% in Rutland, compared with an average of 3.4% in East Midlands and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 55,144 football pitches.
- 2.7 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is South Kesteven, 18.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is South Kesteven (148,069 residents), 19 km away.
Business sectors: Rutland
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 technical16.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×0.9
- Construction10.3% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Real estate5.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.1
Where is Rutland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rutland?
Rutland has 41,629 residents (2025), ranking 356 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Rutland?
Rutland covers 393.7 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Rutland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rutland went from 38,438 to 41,629, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Rutland?
Rutland is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.650, longitude −0.633.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Rutland?
In Rutland, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 18,280 dwellings (2026), ranking 316 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Rutland?
In Rutland, “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 Rutland?
The nearest to Rutland are South Kesteven (19 km), Melton (20 km), North Northamptonshire (22 km), Peterborough (25 km), Harborough (28 km).