Basildon: population and statistics
Basildon has a population of 193,489 (2025) across 110.0 km², or 1,759 people per km². It ranks 120 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 193,489 residents
- 110.0 km²
- 1,759 people/km²
Basildon in numbers
Population of Basildon over time
Basildon had 182,734 residents in 2015 and 193,489 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 187,796 |
| 2021 | 187,718 |
| 2022 | 188,708 |
| 2023 | 190,777 |
| 2024 | 192,810 |
| 2025 | 193,489 |
All indicators for Basildon
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 | Basildon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 274 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 22 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Basildon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 80,520 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 122 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 4.7% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.0% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 76,363 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 116 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 81.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 18.6% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 122 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 64.4% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 205 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.2% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 272 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 21.2% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 48 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £367,233 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 92 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 243 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Basildon | 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) | 79.0% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Basildon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,870 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 127 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.8 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 152 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,805 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 125 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £39,734 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 145 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Basildon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.4% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 96 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 98 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Basildon | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.7% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 154 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Basildon ranks 7 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 4.7% in Basildon, compared with an average of 23.4% in East and 34.9% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 20.8% in Basildon, compared with an average of 18.4% in East and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 23.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,409 football pitches.
- 6.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Thurrock, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Medway (292,697 residents), 19 km away.
Business sectors: Basildon
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction23.5% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.2
- Transport and storage6.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.8
Where is Basildon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Basildon?
Basildon has 193,489 residents (2025), ranking 120 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Basildon?
Basildon covers 110.0 km², with a density of 1,759 people per km².
Is the population of Basildon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Basildon went from 182,734 to 193,489, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Basildon?
Basildon is in East (region). Latitude 51.571, longitude 0.455.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Basildon?
In Basildon, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 4.7% (2026), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Basildon?
In Basildon, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 20.8% (2025), ranking 22 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Basildon?
The nearest to Basildon are Thurrock (8.3 km), Castle Point (8.8 km), Brentwood (11 km), Havering (17 km), Rochford (18 km).