East Cambridgeshire: population and statistics
East Cambridgeshire has a population of 94,599 (2025) across 651.2 km², or 145 people per km². It ranks 313 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 94,599 residents
- 651.2 km²
- 145 people/km²
East Cambridgeshire in numbers
Population of East Cambridgeshire over time
East Cambridgeshire had 86,757 residents in 2015 and 94,599 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 86,948 |
| 2021 | 88,125 |
| 2022 | 89,567 |
| 2023 | 91,657 |
| 2024 | 93,197 |
| 2025 | 94,599 |
All indicators for East Cambridgeshire
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 | East Cambridgeshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 149 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Cambridgeshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 41,970 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 279 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 20.9% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 30.5% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 37,202 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 283 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 38 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.8% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 290 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.5% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 107 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.5% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.0% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £346,413 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 106 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 44 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | East Cambridgeshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 61.8% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 281 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 16.4% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 19 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Cambridgeshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,645 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 278 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.1 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 122 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,140 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 268 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,464 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 110 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Cambridgeshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 85.6% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 12 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | East Cambridgeshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.0% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 278 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, East Cambridgeshire ranks 40 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 30.5% in East Cambridgeshire, compared with an average of 21.0% in East and 18.6% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 85.6% in East Cambridgeshire, compared with an average of 78.4% in East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,209 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Cambridge, 23.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Cambridge (149,872 residents), 24 km away.
Business sectors: East Cambridgeshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction16.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.3% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
Where is East Cambridgeshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Cambridgeshire?
East Cambridgeshire has 94,599 residents (2025), ranking 313 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Cambridgeshire?
East Cambridgeshire covers 651.2 km², with a density of 145 people per km².
Is the population of East Cambridgeshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Cambridgeshire went from 86,757 to 94,599, a change of +9.0%.
Where is East Cambridgeshire?
East Cambridgeshire is in East (region). Latitude 52.387, longitude 0.294.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for East Cambridgeshire?
In East Cambridgeshire, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 30.5% (2026), ranking 9 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for East Cambridgeshire?
In East Cambridgeshire, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 85.6% (2025-2026), ranking 12 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border East Cambridgeshire?
The nearest to East Cambridgeshire are Cambridge (24 km), Fenland (27 km), South Cambridgeshire (31 km), West Suffolk (32 km), Huntingdonshire (37 km).