Babergh: population and statistics
Babergh has a population of 97,833 (2025) across 595.1 km², or 164 people per km². It ranks 305 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 97,833 residents
- 595.1 km²
- 164 people/km²
Babergh in numbers
Population of Babergh over time
Babergh had 89,391 residents in 2015 and 97,833 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 91,491 |
| 2021 | 92,724 |
| 2022 | 94,279 |
| 2023 | 95,803 |
| 2024 | 96,906 |
| 2025 | 97,833 |
All indicators for Babergh
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 | Babergh | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 32 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.8% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 282 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Babergh | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 44,860 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.8% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 229 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.6% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 92 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,200 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 271 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.5% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.2% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.8% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 74 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.8% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 252 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.3% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £330,523 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 120 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 238 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Babergh | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 55.1% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 19.6% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 13 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Babergh | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,725 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 271 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.3 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 134 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,215 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 261 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £33,904 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 319 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Babergh | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.4% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 197 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 278 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Babergh | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.6% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 286 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Babergh ranks 37 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 19.6% in Babergh, compared with an average of 7.0% in East and 3.4% across the UK.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 92.5% in Babergh, compared with an average of 81.7% in East and 77.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 83,350 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Mid Suffolk, 13.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Colchester (201,163 residents), 18 km away.
Business sectors: Babergh
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 trade14.9% ×0.9
- Construction14.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.2% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.8
Where is Babergh?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Babergh?
Babergh has 97,833 residents (2025), ranking 305 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Babergh?
Babergh covers 595.1 km², with a density of 164 people per km².
Is the population of Babergh growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Babergh went from 89,391 to 97,833, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Babergh?
Babergh is in East (region). Latitude 52.048, longitude 0.948.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Babergh?
In Babergh, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 19.6% (2021), ranking 13 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Babergh?
In Babergh, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 92.5% (2021), ranking 16 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Which local authorities border Babergh?
The nearest to Babergh are Mid Suffolk (14 km), Ipswich (14 km), Colchester (18 km), West Suffolk (28 km), Tendring (32 km).