South Holland: population and statistics
South Holland has a population of 100,758 (2025) across 750.1 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 297 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 100,758 residents
- 750.1 km²
- 134 people/km²
South Holland in numbers
Population of South Holland over time
South Holland had 90,802 residents in 2015 and 100,758 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 94,029 |
| 2021 | 95,490 |
| 2022 | 97,274 |
| 2023 | 98,533 |
| 2024 | 99,638 |
| 2025 | 100,758 |
All indicators for South Holland
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 | South Holland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 84 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.7% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 232 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | South Holland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 45,620 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 21.6% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 261 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 27.6% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 25 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,703 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 266 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 94.5% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 4.9% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 317 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.7% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.1% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.1% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 244 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £226,660 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 241 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 100 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | South Holland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 63.3% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 277 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 198 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 14.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 27 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | South Holland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,540 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 283 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 168 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,015 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 275 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,336 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 339 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | South Holland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 81.4% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 54 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 183 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | South Holland | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 260 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, South Holland ranks 27 by population.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 94.5% in South Holland, compared with an average of 87.9% in East Midlands and 77.6% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £32,336 in South Holland, compared with an average of £36,281 in East Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 105,052 football pitches.
- 2.1 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Peterborough, 16.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Peterborough (224,757 residents), 17 km away.
Business sectors: South Holland
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 trade16.9% ×1.1
- Construction14.9% ×1.2
- Transport and storage14.5% ×3.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.0% ×2.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
Where is South Holland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Holland?
South Holland has 100,758 residents (2025), ranking 297 of 361 local authorities.
How big is South Holland?
South Holland covers 750.1 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of South Holland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of South Holland went from 90,802 to 100,758, a change of +11.0%.
Where is South Holland?
South Holland is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.750, longitude −0.150.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for South Holland?
In South Holland, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 94.5% (2021), ranking 2 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for South Holland?
In South Holland, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £32,336 (2025), ranking 339 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border South Holland?
The nearest to South Holland are Peterborough (17 km), Fenland (24 km), South Kesteven (24 km), Boston (26 km), Rutland (34 km).