East Hampshire: population and statistics
East Hampshire has a population of 130,599 (2025) across 514.4 km², or 254 people per km². It ranks 225 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 130,599 residents
- 514.4 km²
- 254 people/km²
East Hampshire in numbers
Population of East Hampshire over time
East Hampshire had 118,760 residents in 2015 and 130,599 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 123,725 |
| 2021 | 126,192 |
| 2022 | 127,296 |
| 2023 | 128,944 |
| 2024 | 129,865 |
| 2025 | 130,599 |
All indicators for East Hampshire
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 | East Hampshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 79 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.0% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 209 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Hampshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 57,200 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 209 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 20.8% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 269 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 22.0% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 87 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 52,719 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 200 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 85.0% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 14.3% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 163 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.4% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 25 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.0% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.5% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 233 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £440,541 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 59 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 298 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | East Hampshire | 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) | 71.9% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 223 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 82 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Hampshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,145 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 171 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 54.7 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 67 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,485 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 160 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £47,630 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 25 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Hampshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.5% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 124 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 316 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | East Hampshire | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 9.7% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 315 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, East Hampshire ranks 37 by population.
Households without a car or van: 9.7% in East Hampshire, compared with an average of 16.8% in South East and 23.5% across the UK.
Households renting privately: 13.0% in East Hampshire, compared with an average of 19.2% in South East and 20.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 72,046 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Havant, 18.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Portsmouth (211,475 residents), 25 km away.
Business sectors: East Hampshire
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 technical18.4% ×1.3
- Construction13.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.8
Where is East Hampshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Hampshire?
East Hampshire has 130,599 residents (2025), ranking 225 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Hampshire?
East Hampshire covers 514.4 km², with a density of 254 people per km².
Is the population of East Hampshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Hampshire went from 118,760 to 130,599, a change of +10.0%.
Where is East Hampshire?
East Hampshire is in South East (region). Latitude 51.005, longitude −0.908.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for East Hampshire?
In East Hampshire, “Households without a car or van” stands at 9.7% (2021), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for East Hampshire?
In East Hampshire, “Households renting privately” stands at 13.0% (2021), ranking 303 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Which local authorities border East Hampshire?
The nearest to East Hampshire are Havant (18 km), Chichester (21 km), Fareham (25 km), Portsmouth (25 km), Eastleigh (28 km).