Hammersmith and Fulham: population and statistics
Hammersmith and Fulham has a population of 190,216 (2025) across 16.4 km², or 11,598 people per km². It ranks 125 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 190,216 residents
- 16.4 km²
- 11,598 people/km²
Hammersmith and Fulham in numbers
Population of Hammersmith and Fulham over time
Hammersmith and Fulham had 187,246 residents in 2015 and 190,216 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 186,555 |
| 2021 | 183,310 |
| 2022 | 187,187 |
| 2023 | 189,683 |
| 2024 | 190,803 |
| 2025 | 190,216 |
All indicators for Hammersmith and Fulham
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 | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 11.2% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 347 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 14.2% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 342 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 96,270 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 64.1% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 3 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.4% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 170 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 81,244 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 24.6% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 310 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 75.3% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 33.6% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 310 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 36.4% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 7 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 29.8% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £738,048 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 6 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −9.0% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 355 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 68.8% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 244 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 12.4% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 14,090 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 54 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 74.1 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 13 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 12,325 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 54 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £47,192 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 28 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.2% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 273 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.8% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 51 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 57.5% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 10 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Hammersmith and Fulham ranks 30 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 64.1% in Hammersmith and Fulham, compared with an average of 50.9% in London and 34.9% across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 74.1 per 1,000 in Hammersmith and Fulham, compared with an average of 67.0 per 1,000 in London and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,297 football pitches.
- 40.8 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Kensington and Chelsea, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wandsworth (339,859 residents), 5 km away.
Business sectors: Hammersmith and Fulham
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 technical20.6% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication11.2% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×1.0
- Construction6.2% ×0.5
- Real estate5.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.2
Where is Hammersmith and Fulham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hammersmith and Fulham?
Hammersmith and Fulham has 190,216 residents (2025), ranking 125 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hammersmith and Fulham?
Hammersmith and Fulham covers 16.4 km², with a density of 11,598 people per km².
Is the population of Hammersmith and Fulham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hammersmith and Fulham went from 187,246 to 190,216, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Hammersmith and Fulham?
Hammersmith and Fulham is in London (region). Latitude 51.492, longitude −0.235.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Hammersmith and Fulham?
In Hammersmith and Fulham, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 64.1% (2026), ranking 3 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Hammersmith and Fulham?
In Hammersmith and Fulham, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 74.1 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 13 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Hammersmith and Fulham?
The nearest to Hammersmith and Fulham are Kensington and Chelsea (2.9 km), Wandsworth (5.0 km), Ealing (5.6 km), Westminster (6.8 km), Camden (7.6 km).