Halton: population and statistics
Halton has a population of 131,912 (2025) across 79.1 km², or 1,668 people per km². It ranks 222 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 131,912 residents
- 79.1 km²
- 1,668 people/km²
Halton in numbers
Population of Halton over time
Halton had 126,464 residents in 2015 and 131,912 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 128,508 |
| 2021 | 128,570 |
| 2022 | 129,362 |
| 2023 | 130,202 |
| 2024 | 131,247 |
| 2025 | 131,912 |
All indicators for Halton
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 | Halton | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 214 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.3% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 131 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Halton | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 59,720 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 252 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.6% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 165 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 55,951 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 184 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.8% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 81 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.9% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 61.2% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 234 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.3% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 24.3% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 31 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £194,727 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 296 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 193 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Halton | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 117 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 84.3% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.5% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 272 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Halton | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,525 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 286 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 34.3 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 307 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,610 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 301 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,187 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 279 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Halton | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.9% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 207 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 73 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Halton | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 23.8% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 93 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Halton ranks 25 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 84.3% in Halton, compared with an average of 78.6% in North West and 73.9% across the UK.
Households in social housing: 24.3% in Halton, compared with an average of 17.8% in North West and 17.1% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,076 football pitches.
- 5.9 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Warrington, 10.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Warrington (215,425 residents), 11 km away.
Business sectors: Halton
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 trade17.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Transport and storage8.7% ×2.1
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.6
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.9
Where is Halton?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Halton?
Halton has 131,912 residents (2025), ranking 222 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Halton?
Halton covers 79.1 km², with a density of 1,668 people per km².
Is the population of Halton growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Halton went from 126,464 to 131,912, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Halton?
Halton is in North West (region). Latitude 53.345, longitude −2.739.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Halton?
In Halton, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 84.3% (2021), ranking 9 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Halton?
In Halton, “Households in social housing” stands at 24.3% (2021), ranking 31 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Which local authorities border Halton?
The nearest to Halton are Warrington (11 km), St. Helens (12 km), Knowsley (13 km), Liverpool (14 km), Cheshire West and Chester (18 km).