Mid Suffolk: population and statistics
Mid Suffolk has a population of 113,047 (2025) across 871.1 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 268 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +14.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113,047 residents
- 871.1 km²
- 130 people/km²
Mid Suffolk in numbers
Population of Mid Suffolk over time
Mid Suffolk had 98,760 residents in 2015 and 113,047 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 101,570 |
| 2021 | 103,398 |
| 2022 | 105,678 |
| 2023 | 108,145 |
| 2024 | 110,775 |
| 2025 | 113,047 |
All indicators for Mid Suffolk
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 | Mid Suffolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 60 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.7% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 291 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mid Suffolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 51,540 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 234 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.7% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 30.0% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 12 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 44,344 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 246 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 93.1% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 6.1% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 309 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.9% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.7% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 286 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.3% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £315,898 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 136 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 122 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mid Suffolk | 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) | 42.1% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 314 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 30.3% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 2 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mid Suffolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,625 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 227 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.8 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 110 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,020 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 214 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,350 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 113 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mid Suffolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.5% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 93 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 316 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mid Suffolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 9.8% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 314 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Mid Suffolk ranks 29 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 30.3% in Mid Suffolk, compared with an average of 7.0% in East and 3.4% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 9.8% in Mid Suffolk, compared with an average of 16.9% in East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Households heated by oil only”.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 121,997 football pitches.
- 2.2 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Ipswich, 13.0 km away.
Business sectors: Mid Suffolk
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction15.7% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.5% ×2.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.2% ×1.0
Where is Mid Suffolk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mid Suffolk?
Mid Suffolk has 113,047 residents (2025), ranking 268 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mid Suffolk?
Mid Suffolk covers 871.1 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Mid Suffolk growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mid Suffolk went from 98,760 to 113,047, a change of +14.5%.
Where is Mid Suffolk?
Mid Suffolk is in East (region). Latitude 52.156, longitude 1.049.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Mid Suffolk?
In Mid Suffolk, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 30.3% (2021), ranking 2 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Mid Suffolk?
In Mid Suffolk, “Households without a car or van” stands at 9.8% (2021), ranking 314 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Mid Suffolk?
The nearest to Mid Suffolk are Ipswich (13 km), Babergh (14 km), West Suffolk (26 km), East Suffolk (31 km), Colchester (31 km).