Wyre: population and statistics
Wyre has a population of 120,528 (2025) across 282.4 km², or 427 people per km². It ranks 248 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 120,528 residents
- 282.4 km²
- 427 people/km²
Wyre in numbers
Population of Wyre over time
Wyre had 108,461 residents in 2015 and 120,528 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 110,409 |
| 2021 | 112,434 |
| 2022 | 114,780 |
| 2023 | 116,521 |
| 2024 | 118,366 |
| 2025 | 120,528 |
All indicators for Wyre
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 | Wyre | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 17 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.0% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 323 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wyre | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 56,620 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.9% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 185 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.9% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 162 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 50,769 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 213 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.4% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.3% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 238 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.1% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.2% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 137 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 7.6% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 317 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £193,650 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 299 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 70 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wyre | 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) | 79.2% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 107 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.6% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 126 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wyre | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,640 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 279 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 38.5 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 260 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,110 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 270 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,048 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 188 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Wyre | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.7% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 257 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wyre | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.4% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 161 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Wyre ranks 28 by population.
Households in social housing: 7.6% in Wyre, compared with an average of 17.8% in North West and 17.1% across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 29.0% in Wyre, compared with an average of 19.1% in North West and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households in social housing”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,549 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Lancaster, 16.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wigan (347,089 residents), 43 km away.
Business sectors: Wyre
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 trade19.3% ×1.2
- Construction14.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.4% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
Where is Wyre?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wyre?
Wyre has 120,528 residents (2025), ranking 248 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Wyre?
Wyre covers 282.4 km², with a density of 427 people per km².
Is the population of Wyre growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wyre went from 108,461 to 120,528, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Wyre?
Wyre is in North West (region). Latitude 53.900, longitude −2.809.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Wyre?
In Wyre, “Households in social housing” stands at 7.6% (2021), ranking 317 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Wyre?
In Wyre, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 29.0% (2025), ranking 17 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border Wyre?
The nearest to Wyre are Lancaster (16 km), Blackpool (16 km), Preston (17 km), Fylde (17 km), South Ribble (24 km).