City of London: population and statistics
City of London has a population of 15,631 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 5,409 people per km². It ranks 360 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +103.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,631 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 5,409 people/km²
- 20 m
City of London in numbers
Population of City of London over time
City of London had 7,668 residents in 2015 and 15,631 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,331 |
| 2021 | 8,689 |
| 2022 | 12,020 |
| 2023 | 14,514 |
| 2024 | 15,497 |
| 2025 | 15,631 |
All indicators for City of London
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 | City of London | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 9.2% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 357 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 3.6% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 361 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | City of London | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 8,050 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 317 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.7% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 249 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 26.5% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 31 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 4,914 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 317 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 2.0% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 318 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 98.0% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 1 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 36.8% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 48.3% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 1 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.9% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 138 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £710,652 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 7 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −17.4% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 359 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | City of London | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 3 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 26.9% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 39.4% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | City of London | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 27,425 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 11 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 1,754 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 1 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 24,420 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 12 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | City of London | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 361 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | City of London | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 77.2% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 1 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, City of London ranks 33 by population.
Share of residents aged under 16: 3.6% in City of London, compared with an average of 17.8% in London and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 31.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in London for “Households living in a flat or maisonette”.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 405 football pitches.
- 19.0 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: City of London
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 technical31.0% ×2.2
- Finance and insurance15.8% ×7.4
- Administrative and support services12.7% ×1.6
- Information and communication10.6% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade5.7% ×0.4
- Real estate5.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
- Construction3.4% ×0.3
Where is City of London?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of City of London?
City of London has 15,631 residents (2025), ranking 360 of 361 local authorities.
How big is City of London?
City of London covers 2.9 km², with a density of 5,409 people per km².
Is the population of City of London growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of City of London went from 7,668 to 15,631, a change of +103.8%.
Where is City of London?
City of London is in London (region). Latitude 51.516, longitude −0.093.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for City of London?
In City of London, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 3.6% (2025), ranking 361 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for City of London?
In City of London, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 8,050 dwellings (2026), ranking 317 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Which local authorities border City of London?
The nearest to City of London are Southwark (1.6 km), Islington (3.0 km), Westminster (3.7 km), Hackney (4.1 km), Camden (5.5 km).