Bromsgrove: population and statistics
Bromsgrove has a population of 101,973 (2025) across 217.0 km², or 470 people per km². It ranks 293 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 101,973 residents
- 217.0 km²
- 470 people/km²
Bromsgrove in numbers
Population of Bromsgrove over time
Bromsgrove had 95,440 residents in 2015 and 101,973 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 98,837 |
| 2021 | 99,449 |
| 2022 | 100,135 |
| 2023 | 100,880 |
| 2024 | 101,413 |
| 2025 | 101,973 |
All indicators for Bromsgrove
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 | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 96 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 43,380 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 26.1% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 216 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.7% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 144 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 41,264 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 261 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.4% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.7% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 231 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 78.6% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 5 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 10.6% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.7% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £335,607 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 115 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 173 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.1% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.9% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 130 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,310 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 239 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 52.1 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 89 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,805 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 225 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,776 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 90 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.5% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 65 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.4% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 292 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Bromsgrove ranks 25 by population.
Households renting privately: 10.6% in Bromsgrove, compared with an average of 18.1% in West Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 11.4% in Bromsgrove, compared with an average of 21.9% in West Midlands and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,388 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Redditch, 9.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Dudley (333,941 residents), 18 km away.
Business sectors: Bromsgrove
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 technical15.1% ×1.1
- Construction14.5% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
- Real estate5.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Where is Bromsgrove?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bromsgrove?
Bromsgrove has 101,973 residents (2025), ranking 293 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Bromsgrove?
Bromsgrove covers 217.0 km², with a density of 470 people per km².
Is the population of Bromsgrove growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bromsgrove went from 95,440 to 101,973, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Bromsgrove?
Bromsgrove is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.335, longitude −2.058.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Bromsgrove?
In Bromsgrove, “Households renting privately” stands at 10.6% (2021), ranking 316 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Bromsgrove?
In Bromsgrove, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.4% (2021), ranking 292 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Bromsgrove?
The nearest to Bromsgrove are Redditch (9.8 km), Wyre Forest (15 km), Dudley (18 km), Worcester (19 km), Sandwell (19 km).