Hounslow: population and statistics
Hounslow has a population of 299,486 (2025) across 56.0 km², or 5,352 people per km². It ranks 61 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 299,486 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 5,352 people/km²
Hounslow in numbers
Population of Hounslow over time
Hounslow had 275,097 residents in 2015 and 299,486 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 289,773 |
| 2021 | 288,164 |
| 2022 | 290,151 |
| 2023 | 297,085 |
| 2024 | 300,047 |
| 2025 | 299,486 |
All indicators for Hounslow
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 | Hounslow | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.6% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 336 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.9% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 92 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hounslow | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 112,470 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 75 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 44.4% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 56 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.3% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 97 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 102,961 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 75 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 54.0% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 45.8% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 20 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 47.9% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 30.9% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 21.0% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £525,435 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 31 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.7% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 198 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hounslow | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 67.8% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 249 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 15.1% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 13 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hounslow | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 15,205 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 48 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 50.8 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 99 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 13,655 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 46 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £40,870 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 122 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hounslow | 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 | Hounslow | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 32.8% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 34 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Hounslow ranks 16 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Hounslow, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 12.6% in Hounslow, compared with an average of 12.6% in London and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% 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 94% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,838 football pitches.
- 18.8 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Richmond upon Thames, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 44 km away.
Business sectors: Hounslow
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 trade17.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×1.0
- Construction12.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication11.7% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage7.2% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Real estate4.9% ×1.1
Where is Hounslow?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hounslow?
Hounslow has 299,486 residents (2025), ranking 61 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hounslow?
Hounslow covers 56.0 km², with a density of 5,352 people per km².
Is the population of Hounslow growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hounslow went from 275,097 to 299,486, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Hounslow?
Hounslow is in London (region). Latitude 51.474, longitude −0.366.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Hounslow?
In Hounslow, “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 Hounslow?
In Hounslow, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 12.6% (2025), ranking 336 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border Hounslow?
The nearest to Hounslow are Richmond upon Thames (4.1 km), Ealing (5.9 km), Kingston upon Thames (8.4 km), Hammersmith and Fulham (9.3 km), Spelthorne (10 km).