Isle of Anglesey: population and statistics
Isle of Anglesey has a population of 68,607 (2025) across 715.2 km², or 95.9 people per km². It ranks 346 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 68,607 residents
- 715.2 km²
- 96 people/km²
Isle of Anglesey in numbers
Population of Isle of Anglesey over time
Isle of Anglesey had 69,415 residents in 2015 and 68,607 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 68,794 |
| 2021 | 68,937 |
| 2022 | 69,034 |
| 2023 | 69,127 |
| 2024 | 68,873 |
| 2025 | 68,607 |
All indicators for Isle of Anglesey
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 | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.2% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 25 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 262 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 36,250 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 298 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 34.5% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 130 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.1% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 223 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 30,824 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.5% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.0% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.5% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 129 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.6% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.6% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 123 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £231,943 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 227 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 270 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 43.8% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 313 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.0% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 145 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 21.6% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 10 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,285 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 337 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 47.9 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 136 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,735 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 338 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,709 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 264 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.2% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 248 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 132 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.0% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 210 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Isle of Anglesey ranks 20 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 43.8% in Isle of Anglesey, compared with an average of 71.8% in Wales and 73.9% across the UK.
Households (Census 2021): 30,824 households in Isle of Anglesey, compared with an average of 75,148 households in Wales and 111,842 households across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households (Census 2021)”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 100,168 football pitches.
- 3.0 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Conwy, 43.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Conwy (114,421 residents), 44 km away.
Business sectors: Isle of Anglesey
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.3% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services13.0% ×1.8
- Construction12.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.9
Where is Isle of Anglesey?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Isle of Anglesey?
Isle of Anglesey has 68,607 residents (2025), ranking 346 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Isle of Anglesey?
Isle of Anglesey covers 715.2 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Isle of Anglesey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Isle of Anglesey went from 69,415 to 68,607, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Isle of Anglesey?
Isle of Anglesey is in Wales (region). Latitude 53.294, longitude −4.377.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Isle of Anglesey?
In Isle of Anglesey, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 43.8% (2021), ranking 313 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Households (Census 2021): what is the figure for Isle of Anglesey?
In Isle of Anglesey, “Households (Census 2021)” stands at 30,824 households (2021), ranking 303 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 61,440 households.
Which local authorities border Isle of Anglesey?
The nearest to Isle of Anglesey are Conwy (44 km), Gwynedd (60 km), Denbighshire (72 km), Flintshire (82 km), Wirral (91 km).