East Staffordshire: population and statistics
East Staffordshire has a population of 131,541 (2025) across 389.9 km², or 337 people per km². It ranks 224 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 131,541 residents
- 389.9 km²
- 337 people/km²
East Staffordshire in numbers
Population of East Staffordshire over time
East Staffordshire had 117,657 residents in 2015 and 131,541 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 123,096 |
| 2021 | 124,486 |
| 2022 | 125,987 |
| 2023 | 128,186 |
| 2024 | 130,069 |
| 2025 | 131,541 |
All indicators for East Staffordshire
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 | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.5% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 216 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.8% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 99 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 57,000 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 210 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 31.6% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 160 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.6% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 59 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 51,293 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 210 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.9% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 105 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.8% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.5% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.5% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.9% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £227,135 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 239 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 85 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.7% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 4.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 93 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,905 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 216 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.9 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 171 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,965 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 219 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,848 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 230 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 85.2% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 15 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.5% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 156 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, East Staffordshire ranks 17 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 85.2% in East Staffordshire, compared with an average of 73.9% in West Midlands and 75.6% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 23.6% in East Staffordshire, compared with an average of 17.6% in West Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Employment rate, aged 16-64”.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,613 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is South Derbyshire, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Derby (275,344 residents), 17 km away.
Business sectors: East Staffordshire
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 trade17.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Construction11.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.7% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Transport and storage7.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.3
Where is East Staffordshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Staffordshire?
East Staffordshire has 131,541 residents (2025), ranking 224 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Staffordshire?
East Staffordshire covers 389.9 km², with a density of 337 people per km².
Is the population of East Staffordshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Staffordshire went from 117,657 to 131,541, a change of +11.8%.
Where is East Staffordshire?
East Staffordshire is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.808, longitude −1.646.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for East Staffordshire?
In East Staffordshire, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 85.2% (2025-2026), ranking 15 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for East Staffordshire?
In East Staffordshire, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 23.6% (2026), ranking 59 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border East Staffordshire?
The nearest to East Staffordshire are South Derbyshire (7.6 km), Derby (17 km), Lichfield (19 km), Tamworth (20 km), North West Leicestershire (21 km).