Fenland: population and statistics
Fenland has a population of 105,930 (2025) across 546.5 km², or 194 people per km². It ranks 283 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 105,930 residents
- 546.5 km²
- 194 people/km²
Fenland in numbers
Population of Fenland over time
Fenland had 99,991 residents in 2015 and 105,930 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 102,228 |
| 2021 | 102,731 |
| 2022 | 103,317 |
| 2023 | 104,164 |
| 2024 | 105,442 |
| 2025 | 105,930 |
All indicators for Fenland
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 | Fenland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 100 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.2% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 196 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fenland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 48,770 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 246 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 23.6% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 26.2% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 34 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 44,083 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 247 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.0% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.3% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.7% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £225,613 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 242 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 128 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fenland | 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) | 68.0% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 248 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.0% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 145 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 10.3% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 45 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fenland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,295 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 298 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.5 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 227 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,670 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 295 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,170 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 314 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Fenland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.8% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 143 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 | Fenland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.9% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 198 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Fenland ranks 32 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £34,170 in Fenland, compared with an average of £41,339 in East and £39,498 across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 26.2% in Fenland, compared with an average of 21.0% in East and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 76,534 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Peterborough, 21.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Peterborough (224,757 residents), 22 km away.
Business sectors: Fenland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.5% ×1.1
- Construction17.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.8
- Transport and storage7.2% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.4
Where is Fenland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fenland?
Fenland has 105,930 residents (2025), ranking 283 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Fenland?
Fenland covers 546.5 km², with a density of 194 people per km².
Is the population of Fenland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fenland went from 99,991 to 105,930, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Fenland?
Fenland is in East (region). Latitude 52.575, longitude 0.049.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Fenland?
In Fenland, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £34,170 (2025), ranking 314 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Fenland?
In Fenland, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 26.2% (2026), ranking 34 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Fenland?
The nearest to Fenland are Peterborough (22 km), South Holland (24 km), East Cambridgeshire (27 km), Huntingdonshire (27 km), King's Lynn and West Norfolk (31 km).