Vale of White Horse: population and statistics
Vale of White Horse has a population of 152,217 (2025) across 578.7 km², or 263 people per km². It ranks 174 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +20.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 152,217 residents
- 578.7 km²
- 263 people/km²
Vale of White Horse in numbers
Population of Vale of White Horse over time
Vale of White Horse had 126,165 residents in 2015 and 152,217 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 136,889 |
| 2021 | 139,400 |
| 2022 | 142,430 |
| 2023 | 145,750 |
| 2024 | 149,421 |
| 2025 | 152,217 |
All indicators for Vale of White Horse
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 | Vale of White Horse | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 195 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.1% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vale of White Horse | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 66,170 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 19.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 30.1% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 11 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 57,497 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 85.4% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 13.7% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.0% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 101 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.7% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 221 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.3% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £413,773 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 68 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 47 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vale of White Horse | 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) | 73.4% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 205 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.3% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 132 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 5.7% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 84 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vale of White Horse | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,165 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 169 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 47.1 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 143 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,245 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 165 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,454 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 57 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Vale of White Horse | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.3% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 100 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 331 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vale of White Horse | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.2% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 272 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Vale of White Horse ranks 24 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 30.1% in Vale of White Horse, compared with an average of 19.8% in South East and 18.6% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.0% in Vale of White Horse, compared with an average of 3.1% in South East and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South East for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 81,048 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Swindon, 16.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Swindon (245,286 residents), 17 km away.
Business sectors: Vale of White Horse
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 technical19.5% ×1.4
- Construction13.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×0.9
Where is Vale of White Horse?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vale of White Horse?
Vale of White Horse has 152,217 residents (2025), ranking 174 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Vale of White Horse?
Vale of White Horse covers 578.7 km², with a density of 263 people per km².
Is the population of Vale of White Horse growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vale of White Horse went from 126,165 to 152,217, a change of +20.6%.
Where is Vale of White Horse?
Vale of White Horse is in South East (region). Latitude 51.600, longitude −1.500.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Vale of White Horse?
In Vale of White Horse, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 30.1% (2026), ranking 11 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Vale of White Horse?
In Vale of White Horse, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.0% (2026), ranking 331 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Vale of White Horse?
The nearest to Vale of White Horse are Swindon (17 km), West Oxfordshire (22 km), Oxford (25 km), West Berkshire (25 km), South Oxfordshire (32 km).