Hillingdon: population and statistics
Hillingdon has a population of 326,671 (2025) across 115.7 km², or 2,823 people per km². It ranks 47 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 326,671 residents
- 115.7 km²
- 2,823 people/km²
Hillingdon in numbers
Population of Hillingdon over time
Hillingdon had 294,011 residents in 2015 and 326,671 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 306,460 |
| 2021 | 305,107 |
| 2022 | 312,493 |
| 2023 | 322,383 |
| 2024 | 327,886 |
| 2025 | 326,671 |
All indicators for Hillingdon
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 | Hillingdon | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.6% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 327 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.7% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 49 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hillingdon | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 119,060 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 41.0% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 78 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.5% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 188 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 109,228 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 65 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 68.9% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 272 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 30.8% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 47 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 57.9% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 261 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 25.9% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 49 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.1% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 120 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £470,875 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 47 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.3% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 302 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hillingdon | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.8% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 170 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.0% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hillingdon | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 17,260 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 32 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 52.8 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 81 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 15,210 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 34 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,250 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 98 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hillingdon | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.4% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 267 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.0% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 43 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hillingdon | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 22.3% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 110 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Hillingdon ranks 10 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Hillingdon, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 13.6% in Hillingdon, compared with an average of 12.6% in London and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,206 football pitches.
- 9.9 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Slough, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 33 km away.
Business sectors: Hillingdon
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 trade17.7% ×1.1
- Construction16.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.8
- Transport and storage8.5% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Real estate4.6% ×1.0
Where is Hillingdon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hillingdon?
Hillingdon has 326,671 residents (2025), ranking 47 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hillingdon?
Hillingdon covers 115.7 km², with a density of 2,823 people per km².
Is the population of Hillingdon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hillingdon went from 294,011 to 326,671, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Hillingdon?
Hillingdon is in London (region). Latitude 51.544, longitude −0.476.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Hillingdon?
In Hillingdon, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hillingdon?
In Hillingdon, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 13.6% (2025), ranking 327 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border Hillingdon?
The nearest to Hillingdon are Slough (7.9 km), Three Rivers (11 km), Hounslow (11 km), Harrow (11 km), Ealing (12 km).