Mid Sussex: population and statistics
Mid Sussex has a population of 163,566 (2025) across 334.0 km², or 490 people per km². It ranks 154 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 163,566 residents
- 334.0 km²
- 490 people/km²
Mid Sussex in numbers
Population of Mid Sussex over time
Mid Sussex had 145,684 residents in 2015 and 163,566 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 150,877 |
| 2021 | 152,919 |
| 2022 | 155,021 |
| 2023 | 158,226 |
| 2024 | 161,122 |
| 2025 | 163,566 |
All indicators for Mid Sussex
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 | Mid Sussex | 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) | 19.0% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 87 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mid Sussex | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 71,270 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 145 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 21.4% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.7% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 45 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 63,349 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 149 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.9% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 19.7% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 113 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 73.9% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.3% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 237 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.8% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 275 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £430,777 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 64 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 267 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mid Sussex | 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) | 76.1% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 166 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.9% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 96 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mid Sussex | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,340 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 144 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 51.0 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 98 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,350 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 134 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,352 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 59 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mid Sussex | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.4% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 96 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 | Mid Sussex | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.4% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 268 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Mid Sussex ranks 18 by population.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.1% in Mid Sussex, compared with an average of 3.1% in South East and 3.8% across the UK.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 73.9% in Mid Sussex, compared with an average of 67.0% in South East and 62.3% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 46,782 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Crawley, 12.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Brighton and Hove (284,170 residents), 21 km away.
Business sectors: Mid Sussex
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 technical17.9% ×1.3
- Construction14.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.0
Where is Mid Sussex?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mid Sussex?
Mid Sussex has 163,566 residents (2025), ranking 154 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mid Sussex?
Mid Sussex covers 334.0 km², with a density of 490 people per km².
Is the population of Mid Sussex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mid Sussex went from 145,684 to 163,566, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Mid Sussex?
Mid Sussex is in South East (region). Latitude 51.021, longitude −0.137.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Mid Sussex?
In Mid Sussex, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.1% (2026), ranking 316 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Mid Sussex?
In Mid Sussex, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 73.9% (2021), ranking 32 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Which local authorities border Mid Sussex?
The nearest to Mid Sussex are Crawley (12 km), Horsham (14 km), Lewes (19 km), Brighton and Hove (21 km), Adur (23 km).