Flintshire: population and statistics
Flintshire has a population of 155,954 (2025) across 439.8 km², or 355 people per km². It ranks 168 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 155,954 residents
- 439.8 km²
- 355 people/km²
Flintshire in numbers
Population of Flintshire over time
Flintshire had 153,688 residents in 2015 and 155,954 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 155,004 |
| 2021 | 155,045 |
| 2022 | 155,421 |
| 2023 | 155,668 |
| 2024 | 155,898 |
| 2025 | 155,954 |
All indicators for Flintshire
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 | Flintshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 123 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.9% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 218 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flintshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 71,920 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 143 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.2% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.5% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 66,911 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.8% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 14 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 6.8% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.2% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 65 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.2% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.5% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £215,892 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 259 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 173 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Flintshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 73.5% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 306 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 58 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flintshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,180 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 205 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.6 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 243 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,175 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 206 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,505 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 207 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Flintshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.5% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 149 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flintshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.6% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 221 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Flintshire ranks 7 by population.
Households heated by electricity only: 3.3% in Flintshire, compared with an average of 5.3% in Wales and 8.6% across the UK.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 92.8% in Flintshire, compared with an average of 87.0% in Wales and 77.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Wales for “Households living in a house or bungalow”.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 61,601 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Cheshire West and Chester, 16.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Cheshire West and Chester (373,951 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Flintshire
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 trade18.0% ×1.1
- Construction13.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.5
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.0
Where is Flintshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flintshire?
Flintshire has 155,954 residents (2025), ranking 168 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Flintshire?
Flintshire covers 439.8 km², with a density of 355 people per km².
Is the population of Flintshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Flintshire went from 153,688 to 155,954, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Flintshire?
Flintshire is in Wales (region). Latitude 53.217, longitude −3.143.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for Flintshire?
In Flintshire, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 3.3% (2021), ranking 306 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Flintshire?
In Flintshire, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 92.8% (2021), ranking 14 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Which local authorities border Flintshire?
The nearest to Flintshire are Cheshire West and Chester (16 km), Denbighshire (20 km), Wrexham (21 km), Wirral (22 km), Liverpool (27 km).