Pendle: population and statistics
Pendle has a population of 100,203 (2025) across 169.4 km², or 592 people per km². It ranks 299 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 100,203 residents
- 169.4 km²
- 592 people/km²
Pendle in numbers
Population of Pendle over time
Pendle had 91,531 residents in 2015 and 100,203 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 95,099 |
| 2021 | 95,819 |
| 2022 | 96,483 |
| 2023 | 97,752 |
| 2024 | 99,643 |
| 2025 | 100,203 |
All indicators for Pendle
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 | Pendle | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 241 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.8% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 22 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pendle | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 41,860 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 63.9% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 4 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 10.6% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 301 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 38,066 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 91.7% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 28 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.0% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.2% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 23.0% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.8% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 250 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £152,798 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 341 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.3% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 15 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pendle | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.2% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 87 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.2% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 144 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pendle | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,525 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 331 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 35.2 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 291 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,135 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 324 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £30,327 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 347 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Pendle | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.6% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 85 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 29 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pendle | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 23.3% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 94 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Pendle ranks 31 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £30,327 in Pendle, compared with an average of £37,482 in North West and £39,498 across the UK.
Dwellings built before 1940: 63.9% in Pendle, compared with an average of 39.3% in North West and 34.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North West for “Dwellings built before 1940”.
- Number 1 in North West for “Households living in a house or bungalow”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,725 football pitches.
- 2.1 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Pendle
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 trade21.9% ×1.4
- Construction12.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.0% ×1.2
Where is Pendle?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pendle?
Pendle has 100,203 residents (2025), ranking 299 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Pendle?
Pendle covers 169.4 km², with a density of 592 people per km².
Is the population of Pendle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pendle went from 91,531 to 100,203, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Pendle?
Pendle is in North West (region). Latitude 53.867, longitude −2.167.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Pendle?
In Pendle, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £30,327 (2025), ranking 347 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Pendle?
In Pendle, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 63.9% (2026), ranking 4 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Which local authorities border Pendle?
The nearest to Pendle are Burnley (11 km), Ribble Valley (15 km), Hyndburn (18 km), Calderdale (21 km), Rossendale (21 km).