Castle Point: population and statistics
Castle Point has a population of 90,613 (2025) across 44.7 km², or 2,028 people per km². It ranks 323 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 90,613 residents
- 44.7 km²
- 2,028 people/km²
Castle Point in numbers
Population of Castle Point over time
Castle Point had 88,854 residents in 2015 and 90,613 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 89,782 |
| 2021 | 89,712 |
| 2022 | 89,630 |
| 2023 | 89,818 |
| 2024 | 90,121 |
| 2025 | 90,613 |
All indicators for Castle Point
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 | Castle Point | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 58 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.2% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 196 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Castle Point | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 39,520 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 286 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 13.0% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 307 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.1% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 37,389 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 281 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.4% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.4% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 80.4% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.0% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 5.5% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 318 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £356,579 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 95 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 342 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Castle Point | 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) | 82.2% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.0% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Castle Point | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,640 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 329 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.2 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 233 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,325 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 319 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,745 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 105 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Castle Point | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.7% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 36 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Castle Point | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.0% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 210 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Castle Point ranks 43 by population.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 80.4% in Castle Point, compared with an average of 66.1% in East and 62.3% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Castle Point, compared with an average of 7.0% in East and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 26.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,256 football pitches.
- 7.1 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Basildon, 8.8 km away.
Business sectors: Castle Point
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction26.8% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.0
Where is Castle Point?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castle Point?
Castle Point has 90,613 residents (2025), ranking 323 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Castle Point?
Castle Point covers 44.7 km², with a density of 2,028 people per km².
Is the population of Castle Point growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Castle Point went from 88,854 to 90,613, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Castle Point?
Castle Point is in East (region). Latitude 51.533, longitude 0.567.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Castle Point?
In Castle Point, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 80.4% (2021), ranking 2 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Castle Point?
In Castle Point, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Castle Point?
The nearest to Castle Point are Basildon (8.8 km), Southend-on-Sea (10 km), Thurrock (11 km), Rochford (11 km), Medway (13 km).