Mole Valley: population and statistics
Mole Valley has a population of 88,808 (2025) across 258.3 km², or 344 people per km². It ranks 326 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 88,808 residents
- 258.3 km²
- 344 people/km²
Mole Valley in numbers
Population of Mole Valley over time
Mole Valley had 87,459 residents in 2015 and 88,808 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 86,924 |
| 2021 | 87,599 |
| 2022 | 87,910 |
| 2023 | 88,523 |
| 2024 | 88,541 |
| 2025 | 88,808 |
All indicators for Mole Valley
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 | Mole Valley | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 74 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.8% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 225 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mole Valley | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 40,040 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 36.8% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.4% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 37,139 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 77.7% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 226 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.4% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.2% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 28 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.1% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.7% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 252 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £555,858 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 21 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 170 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mole Valley | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 76.9% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 149 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.5% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 166 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.0% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 117 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mole Valley | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,710 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 221 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 64.3 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 23 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,150 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 208 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,937 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 89 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mole Valley | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 85.1% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 16 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 345 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mole Valley | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 287 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Mole Valley ranks 61 by population.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 1.9% in Mole Valley, compared with an average of 3.1% in South East and 3.8% across the UK.
Average house price: £555,858 in Mole Valley, compared with an average of £392,981 in South East and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,178 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Woking, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Guildford (152,148 residents), 9 km away.
Business sectors: Mole Valley
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 technical21.3% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.8
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.7
- Real estate4.6% ×1.0
Where is Mole Valley?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mole Valley?
Mole Valley has 88,808 residents (2025), ranking 326 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mole Valley?
Mole Valley covers 258.3 km², with a density of 344 people per km².
Is the population of Mole Valley growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mole Valley went from 87,459 to 88,808, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Mole Valley?
Mole Valley is in South East (region). Latitude 51.316, longitude −0.494.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Mole Valley?
In Mole Valley, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 1.9% (2026), ranking 345 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Average house price: what is the figure for Mole Valley?
In Mole Valley, “Average house price” stands at £555,858 (2026), ranking 21 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Mole Valley?
The nearest to Mole Valley are Woking (4.5 km), Guildford (8.8 km), Runnymede (9.4 km), Elmbridge (11 km), Spelthorne (13 km).