Richmond upon Thames: population and statistics
Richmond upon Thames has a population of 196,713 (2025) across 57.4 km², or 3,428 people per km². It ranks 117 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 196,713 residents
- 57.4 km²
- 3,428 people/km²
Richmond upon Thames in numbers
Population of Richmond upon Thames over time
Richmond upon Thames had 194,966 residents in 2015 and 196,713 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 197,797 |
| 2021 | 195,315 |
| 2022 | 195,674 |
| 2023 | 196,764 |
| 2024 | 196,975 |
| 2025 | 196,713 |
All indicators for Richmond upon Thames
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 | Richmond upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 265 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.0% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 87 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Richmond upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 85,870 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 109 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 61.8% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 8.6% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 313 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 80,704 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 105 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 59.8% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 39.9% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 63.1% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 24.7% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 54 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.1% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 244 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £803,249 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 4 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.8% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 285 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Richmond upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.5% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 80 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.7% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 160 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Richmond upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 13,530 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 59 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 68.8 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 17 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 12,305 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 55 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £57,233 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 2 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Richmond upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.7% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 257 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Richmond upon Thames | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 25.4% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 73 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Richmond upon Thames ranks 29 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £57,233 in Richmond upon Thames, compared with an average of £46,514 in London and £39,498 across the UK.
Average house price: £803,249 in Richmond upon Thames, compared with an average of £555,175 in London and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 24.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,038 football pitches.
- 12.1 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Hounslow, 4.1 km away.
Business sectors: Richmond upon Thames
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 technical24.9% ×1.8
- Information and communication12.9% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Construction7.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.7
Where is Richmond upon Thames?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames has 196,713 residents (2025), ranking 117 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames covers 57.4 km², with a density of 3,428 people per km².
Is the population of Richmond upon Thames growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Richmond upon Thames went from 194,966 to 196,713, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames is in London (region). Latitude 51.448, longitude −0.324.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Richmond upon Thames?
In Richmond upon Thames, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £57,233 (2025), ranking 2 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Average house price: what is the figure for Richmond upon Thames?
In Richmond upon Thames, “Average house price” stands at £803,249 (2026), ranking 4 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Richmond upon Thames?
The nearest to Richmond upon Thames are Hounslow (4.1 km), Kingston upon Thames (4.6 km), Ealing (7.3 km), Hammersmith and Fulham (7.9 km), Elmbridge (9.0 km).