Bath and North East Somerset: population and statistics
Bath and North East Somerset has a population of 200,898 (2025) across 351.1 km², or 572 people per km². It ranks 114 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 200,898 residents
- 351.1 km²
- 572 people/km²
Bath and North East Somerset in numbers
Population of Bath and North East Somerset over time
Bath and North East Somerset had 182,561 residents in 2015 and 200,898 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 191,974 |
| 2021 | 192,419 |
| 2022 | 195,748 |
| 2023 | 198,945 |
| 2024 | 200,539 |
| 2025 | 200,898 |
All indicators for Bath and North East Somerset
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 | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 23.2% | 20.4% | ranked 204 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.5% | 16.2% | 17.4% | ranked 298 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 87,500 dwellings | 2,721,250 | 27,429,300 | ranked 104 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 38.0% | 31.7% | 31.6% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.6% | 20.6% | 18.1% | ranked 165 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 79,250 households | 143,797 | 61,440 | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 78.2% | 80.6% | 84.7% | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 21.4% | 18.6% | 14.8% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.3% | 66.9% | 67.3% | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.3% | 19.7% | 17.6% | ranked 110 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.3% | 13.3% | 14.3% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £409,045 | £307,411 | £272,474 | ranked 72 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 282 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.3% | 67.1% | 76.7% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.3% | 10.3% | 7.8% | ranked 102 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.7% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 103 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,780 sites | 278,765 | 3,232,440 | ranked 96 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.7 per 1,000 | 47.2 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 130 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,485 businesses | 237,935 | 2,786,975 | ranked 99 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £40,448 | £37,598 | £38,490 | ranked 130 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.6% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 262 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% | ranked 345 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bath and North East Somerset | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.9% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 136 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 27 local authorities in South West, Bath and North East Somerset ranks 11 by population.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 1.9% in Bath and North East Somerset, compared with an average of 2.7% in South West and 3.8% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 15.5% in Bath and North East Somerset, compared with an average of 16.2% in South West and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.0% 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.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,181 football pitches.
- 2.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Wiltshire, 11.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wiltshire (526,392 residents), 11 km away.
Business sectors: Bath and North East Somerset
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 technical19.0% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.9
- Construction12.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
- Real estate4.8% ×1.1
Where is Bath and North East Somerset?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset has 200,898 residents (2025), ranking 114 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset covers 351.1 km², with a density of 572 people per km².
Is the population of Bath and North East Somerset growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bath and North East Somerset went from 182,561 to 200,898, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset is in South West (region). Latitude 51.390, longitude −2.320.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Bath and North East Somerset?
In Bath and North East Somerset, “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%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Bath and North East Somerset?
In Bath and North East Somerset, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 15.5% (2025), ranking 298 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Bath and North East Somerset?
The nearest to Bath and North East Somerset are Wiltshire (11 km), South Gloucestershire (18 km), Bristol, City of (19 km), North Somerset (33 km), Stroud (40 km).