East Hertfordshire: population and statistics
East Hertfordshire has a population of 158,033 (2025) across 475.7 km², or 332 people per km². It ranks 165 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 158,033 residents
- 475.7 km²
- 332 people/km²
East Hertfordshire in numbers
Population of East Hertfordshire over time
East Hertfordshire had 143,293 residents in 2015 and 158,033 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 149,027 |
| 2021 | 150,662 |
| 2022 | 151,878 |
| 2023 | 153,874 |
| 2024 | 156,766 |
| 2025 | 158,033 |
All indicators for East Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 223 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.0% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 87 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 68,820 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 23.8% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 240 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 22.9% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 69 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 62,023 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.6% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 209 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.1% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 109 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.8% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 90 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.1% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.1% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 209 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £457,417 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 52 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 106 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | East Hertfordshire | 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) | 71.3% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 229 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 5.5% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 85 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,085 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 123 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 57.5 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 50 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,250 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 108 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £52,184 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 8 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.6% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 85 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 331 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | East Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.4% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 268 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, East Hertfordshire ranks 17 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £52,184 in East Hertfordshire, compared with an average of £41,339 in East and £39,498 across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.0% in East Hertfordshire, compared with an average of 3.3% in East and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 66,620 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Stevenage, 13.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Enfield (329,400 residents), 28 km away.
Business sectors: East Hertfordshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.3
- Construction16.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.8
- Real estate5.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
Where is East Hertfordshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Hertfordshire?
East Hertfordshire has 158,033 residents (2025), ranking 165 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Hertfordshire?
East Hertfordshire covers 475.7 km², with a density of 332 people per km².
Is the population of East Hertfordshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Hertfordshire went from 143,293 to 158,033, a change of +10.3%.
Where is East Hertfordshire?
East Hertfordshire is in East (region). Latitude 51.900, longitude 0.000.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for East Hertfordshire?
In East Hertfordshire, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £52,184 (2025), ranking 8 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for East Hertfordshire?
In East Hertfordshire, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.0% (2026), ranking 331 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border East Hertfordshire?
The nearest to East Hertfordshire are Stevenage (13 km), Harlow (17 km), North Hertfordshire (18 km), Welwyn Hatfield (20 km), Broxbourne (21 km).