Rushmoor: population and statistics
Rushmoor has a population of 106,185 (2025) across 39.0 km², or 2,719 people per km². It ranks 282 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 106,185 residents
- 39.0 km²
- 2,719 people/km²
Rushmoor in numbers
Population of Rushmoor over time
Rushmoor had 97,682 residents in 2015 and 106,185 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 100,140 |
| 2021 | 100,096 |
| 2022 | 101,022 |
| 2023 | 103,064 |
| 2024 | 105,444 |
| 2025 | 106,185 |
All indicators for Rushmoor
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 | Rushmoor | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.6% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 304 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.5% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rushmoor | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 43,140 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 276 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 23.0% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 248 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.4% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 94 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 39,303 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 277 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 72.1% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 266 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 27.5% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 62.2% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 226 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 21.5% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 77 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.2% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £326,771 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 125 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 248 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rushmoor | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 77.2% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 143 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.0% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rushmoor | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,125 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 308 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 38.8 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 254 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,395 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 316 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,883 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 196 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Rushmoor | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.0% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 46 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rushmoor | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.3% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 192 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Rushmoor ranks 52 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Rushmoor, compared with an average of 3.2% in South East and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.9% of the area's business sites.
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Business sectors: Rushmoor
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.9% ×1.1
- Construction15.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.8
Where is Rushmoor?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rushmoor?
Rushmoor has 106,185 residents (2025), ranking 282 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Rushmoor?
Rushmoor covers 39.0 km², with a density of 2,719 people per km².
Is the population of Rushmoor growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rushmoor went from 97,682 to 106,185, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Rushmoor?
Rushmoor is in South East (region). Latitude 51.277, longitude −0.772.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Rushmoor?
In Rushmoor, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Registered businesses (enterprises): what is the figure for Rushmoor?
In Rushmoor, “Registered businesses (enterprises)” stands at 3,395 businesses (2026), ranking 316 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 5,780 businesses.
Which local authorities border Rushmoor?
The nearest to Rushmoor are Hart (5.2 km), Surrey Heath (7.2 km), Bracknell Forest (15 km), Waverley (15 km), Woking (15 km).