Hart: population and statistics
Hart has a population of 103,335 (2025) across 215.2 km², or 480 people per km². It ranks 290 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 103,335 residents
- 215.2 km²
- 480 people/km²
Hart in numbers
Population of Hart over time
Hart had 94,766 residents in 2015 and 103,335 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 98,299 |
| 2021 | 100,262 |
| 2022 | 100,943 |
| 2023 | 102,284 |
| 2024 | 103,031 |
| 2025 | 103,335 |
All indicators for Hart
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 | Hart | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 163 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.4% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 125 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hart | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 43,260 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 275 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 12.5% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 309 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.0% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 53 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 39,965 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 272 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 86.3% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 142 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 13.2% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 77.6% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 11 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.6% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.8% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £481,051 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 38 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 158 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hart | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.1% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.8% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 138 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hart | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,045 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 258 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.8 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 128 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,600 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 237 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,502 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 36 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hart | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.3% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 128 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 349 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hart | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 7.8% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 318 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Hart ranks 54 by population.
Households without a car or van: 7.8% in Hart, compared with an average of 16.8% in South East and 23.5% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.6% in Hart, compared with an average of 1.3% in South East and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,147 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Rushmoor, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wokingham (189,024 residents), 15 km away.
Business sectors: Hart
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 technical20.1% ×1.4
- Construction14.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.1% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
- Real estate4.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.1% ×1.0
Where is Hart?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hart?
Hart has 103,335 residents (2025), ranking 290 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hart?
Hart covers 215.2 km², with a density of 480 people per km².
Is the population of Hart growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hart went from 94,766 to 103,335, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Hart?
Hart is in South East (region). Latitude 51.279, longitude −0.846.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Hart?
In Hart, “Households without a car or van” stands at 7.8% (2021), ranking 318 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Hart?
In Hart, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 311 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Hart?
The nearest to Hart are Rushmoor (5.2 km), Surrey Heath (9.8 km), Wokingham (15 km), Bracknell Forest (16 km), Basingstoke and Deane (19 km).