Fylde: population and statistics
Fylde has a population of 86,689 (2025) across 165.7 km², or 523 people per km². It ranks 331 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 86,689 residents
- 165.7 km²
- 523 people/km²
Fylde in numbers
Population of Fylde over time
Fylde had 77,135 residents in 2015 and 86,689 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 80,176 |
| 2021 | 81,750 |
| 2022 | 82,964 |
| 2023 | 84,160 |
| 2024 | 85,453 |
| 2025 | 86,689 |
All indicators for Fylde
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 | Fylde | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.8% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 11 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 14.3% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 340 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fylde | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 42,070 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 30.4% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 174 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.5% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 37,606 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 78.2% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.4% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 56 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.2% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.3% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £235,793 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 220 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 7.2% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 23 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fylde | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.1% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.8% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 149 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fylde | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,070 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 314 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 46.9 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 146 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,570 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 305 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,892 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 49 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Fylde | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 68.7% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 321 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fylde | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.8% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 183 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Fylde ranks 33 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 29.8% in Fylde, compared with an average of 19.1% in North West and 19.4% across the UK.
Households in social housing: 8.3% in Fylde, compared with an average of 17.8% in North West and 17.1% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North West for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in North West for “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,206 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Blackpool, 10.2 km away.
Business sectors: Fylde
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 trade16.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.6% ×1.1
- Construction11.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.9
- Real estate5.0% ×1.1
Where is Fylde?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fylde?
Fylde has 86,689 residents (2025), ranking 331 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Fylde?
Fylde covers 165.7 km², with a density of 523 people per km².
Is the population of Fylde growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fylde went from 77,135 to 86,689, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Fylde?
Fylde is in North West (region). Latitude 53.763, longitude −2.934.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Fylde?
In Fylde, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 29.8% (2025), ranking 11 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Fylde?
In Fylde, “Households in social housing” stands at 8.3% (2021), ranking 308 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Which local authorities border Fylde?
The nearest to Fylde are Blackpool (10 km), Preston (15 km), Wyre (17 km), South Ribble (18 km), Chorley (23 km).