Elmbridge: population and statistics
Elmbridge has a population of 142,484 (2025) across 96.3 km², or 1,479 people per km². It ranks 198 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 142,484 residents
- 96.3 km²
- 1,479 people/km²
Elmbridge in numbers
Population of Elmbridge over time
Elmbridge had 136,380 residents in 2015 and 142,484 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 138,098 |
| 2021 | 139,453 |
| 2022 | 140,629 |
| 2023 | 141,426 |
| 2024 | 141,985 |
| 2025 | 142,484 |
All indicators for Elmbridge
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 | Elmbridge | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 234 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.5% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 27 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Elmbridge | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 60,500 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 33.6% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.7% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 144 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 55,587 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 75.1% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 247 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 24.8% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.4% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 56 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.5% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 162 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.1% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £748,080 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 5 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 191 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Elmbridge | 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) | 81.0% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 68 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 160 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Elmbridge | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,455 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 106 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 66.4 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 21 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,615 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 95 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £51,924 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 10 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Elmbridge | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.9% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 182 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Elmbridge | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.1% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 302 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Elmbridge ranks 30 by population.
Average house price: £748,080 in Elmbridge, compared with an average of £392,981 in South East and £308,859 across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £51,924 in Elmbridge, compared with an average of £41,780 in South East and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South East for “Average house price”.
- “Average house price”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,493 football pitches.
- 5.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Kingston upon Thames, 5.8 km away.
Business sectors: Elmbridge
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 technical23.3% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×0.7
- Construction11.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.9% ×1.6
- Real estate5.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
Where is Elmbridge?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elmbridge?
Elmbridge has 142,484 residents (2025), ranking 198 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Elmbridge?
Elmbridge covers 96.3 km², with a density of 1,479 people per km².
Is the population of Elmbridge growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Elmbridge went from 136,380 to 142,484, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Elmbridge?
Elmbridge is in South East (region). Latitude 51.370, longitude −0.362.
Average house price: what is the figure for Elmbridge?
In Elmbridge, “Average house price” stands at £748,080 (2026), ranking 5 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Elmbridge?
In Elmbridge, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £51,924 (2025), ranking 10 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Elmbridge?
The nearest to Elmbridge are Kingston upon Thames (5.8 km), Epsom and Ewell (7.9 km), Richmond upon Thames (9.0 km), Mole Valley (11 km), Hounslow (12 km).