Huntingdonshire: population and statistics
Huntingdonshire has a population of 191,941 (2025) across 912.5 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 122 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 191,941 residents
- 912.5 km²
- 210 people/km²
Huntingdonshire in numbers
Population of Huntingdonshire over time
Huntingdonshire had 175,647 residents in 2015 and 191,941 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 177,816 |
| 2021 | 181,827 |
| 2022 | 184,150 |
| 2023 | 187,156 |
| 2024 | 190,370 |
| 2025 | 191,941 |
All indicators for Huntingdonshire
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 | Huntingdonshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 170 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Huntingdonshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 84,750 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 113 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 13.5% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.9% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 76,880 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 113 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.2% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.3% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.8% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.9% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £308,374 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 146 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 128 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Huntingdonshire | 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) | 73.6% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 201 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 6.9% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 72 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Huntingdonshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,010 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 126 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 46.9 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 146 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,830 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 124 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,019 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 190 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Huntingdonshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.1% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 134 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Huntingdonshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.1% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 252 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Huntingdonshire ranks 8 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 13.5% in Huntingdonshire, compared with an average of 23.4% in East and 34.9% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.3% in Huntingdonshire, compared with an average of 3.3% in East and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 127,796 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Peterborough, 22.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is North Northamptonshire (379,569 residents), 24 km away.
Business sectors: Huntingdonshire
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 trade15.5% ×1.0
- Construction14.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×1.1
Where is Huntingdonshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Huntingdonshire?
Huntingdonshire has 191,941 residents (2025), ranking 122 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Huntingdonshire?
Huntingdonshire covers 912.5 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Huntingdonshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Huntingdonshire went from 175,647 to 191,941, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Huntingdonshire?
Huntingdonshire is in East (region). Latitude 52.417, longitude −0.250.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Huntingdonshire?
In Huntingdonshire, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 13.5% (2026), ranking 304 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Huntingdonshire?
In Huntingdonshire, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.3% (2026), ranking 288 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Huntingdonshire?
The nearest to Huntingdonshire are Peterborough (22 km), North Northamptonshire (24 km), Fenland (27 km), Bedford (35 km), Cambridge (35 km).