Brentwood: population and statistics
Brentwood has a population of 80,104 (2025) across 153.1 km², or 523 people per km². It ranks 338 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 80,104 residents
- 153.1 km²
- 523 people/km²
Brentwood in numbers
Population of Brentwood over time
Brentwood had 76,690 residents in 2015 and 80,104 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 77,339 |
| 2021 | 77,111 |
| 2022 | 77,278 |
| 2023 | 78,250 |
| 2024 | 78,959 |
| 2025 | 80,104 |
All indicators for Brentwood
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 | Brentwood | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 92 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brentwood | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 35,560 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 301 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 21.4% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.3% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 32,343 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 77.2% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 22.5% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.6% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.0% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.3% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £514,480 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 32 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 326 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brentwood | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.1% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.8% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 156 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.3% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 148 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brentwood | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,910 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 263 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 61.3 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 32 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,485 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £47,494 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 26 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Brentwood | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.7% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 233 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brentwood | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.7% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 242 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Brentwood ranks 44 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £47,494 in Brentwood, compared with an average of £41,339 in East and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,445 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Havering, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Havering (280,787 residents), 8 km away.
Business sectors: Brentwood
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction19.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.1
Where is Brentwood?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brentwood?
Brentwood has 80,104 residents (2025), ranking 338 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Brentwood?
Brentwood covers 153.1 km², with a density of 523 people per km².
Is the population of Brentwood growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brentwood went from 76,690 to 80,104, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Brentwood?
Brentwood is in East (region). Latitude 51.600, longitude 0.300.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Brentwood?
In Brentwood, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 35,560 dwellings (2026), ranking 301 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Brentwood?
In Brentwood, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £47,494 (2025), ranking 26 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Brentwood?
The nearest to Brentwood are Havering (8.0 km), Basildon (11 km), Thurrock (14 km), Redbridge (16 km), Dartford (17 km).