Uttlesford: population and statistics
Uttlesford has a population of 96,762 (2025) across 641.1 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 307 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 96,762 residents
- 641.1 km²
- 151 people/km²
Uttlesford in numbers
Population of Uttlesford over time
Uttlesford had 84,622 residents in 2015 and 96,762 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 90,482 |
| 2021 | 91,921 |
| 2022 | 92,620 |
| 2023 | 93,869 |
| 2024 | 94,953 |
| 2025 | 96,762 |
All indicators for Uttlesford
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 | Uttlesford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 144 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.8% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 99 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uttlesford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 41,540 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 281 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.5% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 30.9% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 36,955 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 285 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.6% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 85 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.8% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.4% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 56 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.5% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.0% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £476,329 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 42 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 198 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uttlesford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 61.5% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 282 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.9% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 16.3% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 20 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uttlesford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,145 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 206 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 63.5 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 26 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,670 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 188 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £50,103 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 15 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Uttlesford | 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 | Uttlesford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 8.7% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 317 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Uttlesford ranks 38 by population.
Households without a car or van: 8.7% in Uttlesford, compared with an average of 16.9% in East and 23.5% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 30.9% in Uttlesford, compared with an average of 21.0% in East and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 89,797 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is South Cambridgeshire, 15.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is South Cambridgeshire (174,641 residents), 15 km away.
Business sectors: Uttlesford
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 technical17.1% ×1.2
- Construction16.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
Where is Uttlesford?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uttlesford?
Uttlesford has 96,762 residents (2025), ranking 307 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Uttlesford?
Uttlesford covers 641.1 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Uttlesford growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uttlesford went from 84,622 to 96,762, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Uttlesford?
Uttlesford is in East (region). Latitude 52.019, longitude 0.237.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Uttlesford?
In Uttlesford, “Households without a car or van” stands at 8.7% (2021), ranking 317 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Uttlesford?
In Uttlesford, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 30.9% (2026), ranking 8 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Uttlesford?
The nearest to Uttlesford are South Cambridgeshire (15 km), East Hertfordshire (21 km), Cambridge (21 km), Braintree (26 km), Harlow (29 km).