Buckinghamshire: population and statistics
Buckinghamshire has a population of 584,296 (2025) across 1,564.9 km², or 373 people per km². It ranks 8 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 584,296 residents
- 1,564.9 km²
- 373 people/km²
Buckinghamshire in numbers
Population of Buckinghamshire over time
Buckinghamshire had 529,999 residents in 2015 and 584,296 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 549,066 |
| 2021 | 555,161 |
| 2022 | 561,173 |
| 2023 | 570,039 |
| 2024 | 578,432 |
| 2025 | 584,296 |
All indicators for Buckinghamshire
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 | Buckinghamshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 219 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.7% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 49 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buckinghamshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 239,970 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.4% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.6% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 92 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 220,327 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 82.3% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 183 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 17.2% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 138 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.3% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 83 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.7% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 221 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.0% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £479,736 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 40 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 225 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buckinghamshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 73.5% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 141 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 87 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buckinghamshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 34,245 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 6 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 58.6 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 45 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 31,180 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 5 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,290 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 81 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Buckinghamshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.6% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 64 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Buckinghamshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 287 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Buckinghamshire ranks 1 by population.
Households (Census 2021): 220,327 households in Buckinghamshire, compared with an average of 72,553 households in South East and 111,842 households across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South East for “Population”.
- Number 1 in South East for “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”.
- “Business sites (local units)”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households (Census 2021)”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 219,179 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Dacorum, 18.4 km away.
Business sectors: Buckinghamshire
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 technical18.2% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Construction13.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.9
- Real estate4.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
Where is Buckinghamshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire has 584,296 residents (2025), ranking 8 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire covers 1,564.9 km², with a density of 373 people per km².
Is the population of Buckinghamshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buckinghamshire went from 529,999 to 584,296, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire is in South East (region). Latitude 51.767, longitude −0.800.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Buckinghamshire?
In Buckinghamshire, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 34,245 sites (2026), ranking 6 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Households (Census 2021): what is the figure for Buckinghamshire?
In Buckinghamshire, “Households (Census 2021)” stands at 220,327 households (2021), ranking 8 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 61,440 households.
Which local authorities border Buckinghamshire?
The nearest to Buckinghamshire are Dacorum (18 km), South Oxfordshire (22 km), Three Rivers (27 km), Luton (29 km), Watford (29 km).