Epsom and Ewell: population and statistics
Epsom and Ewell has a population of 83,370 (2025) across 34.1 km², or 2,446 people per km². It ranks 335 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 83,370 residents
- 34.1 km²
- 2,446 people/km²
Epsom and Ewell in numbers
Population of Epsom and Ewell over time
Epsom and Ewell had 78,890 residents in 2015 and 83,370 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 81,197 |
| 2021 | 81,006 |
| 2022 | 81,404 |
| 2023 | 82,653 |
| 2024 | 83,179 |
| 2025 | 83,370 |
All indicators for Epsom and Ewell
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 | Epsom and Ewell | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 243 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.8% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 43 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Epsom and Ewell | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 33,320 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 49.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 38 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.1% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 197 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 31,321 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 301 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 74.6% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 253 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 25.4% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 75.1% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 21 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.1% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.8% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £568,214 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 20 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 188 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Epsom and Ewell | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.8% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.9% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Epsom and Ewell | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,095 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 311 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.1 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 122 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,690 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 292 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £50,121 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 14 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Epsom and Ewell | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.9% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 77 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 | Epsom and Ewell | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.3% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 233 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Epsom and Ewell ranks 62 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Epsom and Ewell, compared with an average of 3.2% in South East and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,775 football pitches.
- 8.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Sutton, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Sutton (213,972 residents), 6 km away.
Business sectors: Epsom and Ewell
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 technical19.8% ×1.4
- Construction15.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication10.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.1
Where is Epsom and Ewell?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Epsom and Ewell?
Epsom and Ewell has 83,370 residents (2025), ranking 335 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Epsom and Ewell?
Epsom and Ewell covers 34.1 km², with a density of 2,446 people per km².
Is the population of Epsom and Ewell growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Epsom and Ewell went from 78,890 to 83,370, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Epsom and Ewell?
Epsom and Ewell is in South East (region). Latitude 51.333, longitude −0.265.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Epsom and Ewell?
In Epsom and Ewell, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Epsom and Ewell?
In Epsom and Ewell, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 33,320 dwellings (2026), ranking 304 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Which local authorities border Epsom and Ewell?
The nearest to Epsom and Ewell are Sutton (5.8 km), Elmbridge (7.9 km), Kingston upon Thames (8.8 km), Merton (9.0 km), Reigate and Banstead (12 km).