Coventry: population and statistics
Coventry has a population of 364,766 (2025) across 98.7 km², or 3,698 people per km². It ranks 31 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 364,766 residents
- 98.7 km²
- 3,698 people/km²
Coventry in numbers
Population of Coventry over time
Coventry had 331,112 residents in 2015 and 364,766 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 344,702 |
| 2021 | 344,151 |
| 2022 | 352,215 |
| 2023 | 360,269 |
| 2024 | 368,707 |
| 2025 | 364,766 |
All indicators for Coventry
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 | Coventry | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 322 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.4% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 68 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coventry | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 154,460 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 39.4% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 90 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.0% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 139 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 134,140 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 34 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 81.5% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 18.3% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 124 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 58.1% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 258 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 24.7% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 54 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 17.0% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £227,679 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 235 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 106 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Coventry | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.5% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 126 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coventry | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 11,940 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 73 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 32.7 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 321 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 10,110 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 73 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,759 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 199 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Coventry | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.7% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 279 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 25 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Coventry | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 27.6% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 56 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Coventry ranks 2 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Coventry, compared with an average of 2.9% in West Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 5.8% in Coventry, compared with an average of 5.2% in West Midlands and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Households renting privately”.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,817 football pitches.
- 13.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Nuneaton and Bedworth, 12.2 km away.
Business sectors: Coventry
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 trade19.9% ×1.2
- Construction10.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Transport and storage9.5% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.9
Where is Coventry?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coventry?
Coventry has 364,766 residents (2025), ranking 31 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Coventry?
Coventry covers 98.7 km², with a density of 3,698 people per km².
Is the population of Coventry growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Coventry went from 331,112 to 364,766, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Coventry?
Coventry is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.417, longitude −1.517.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Coventry?
In Coventry, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Coventry?
In Coventry, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 5.8% (2026), ranking 25 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Coventry?
The nearest to Coventry are Nuneaton and Bedworth (12 km), Warwick (14 km), Solihull (18 km), Rugby (18 km), North Warwickshire (18 km).