Herefordshire, County of: population and statistics
Herefordshire, County of has a population of 192,539 (2025) across 2,179.7 km², or 88.3 people per km². It ranks 121 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 192,539 residents
- 2,179.7 km²
- 88 people/km²
Herefordshire, County of in numbers
Population of Herefordshire, County of over time
Herefordshire, County of had 185,778 residents in 2015 and 192,539 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 185,886 |
| 2021 | 187,522 |
| 2022 | 188,873 |
| 2023 | 190,940 |
| 2024 | 192,067 |
| 2025 | 192,539 |
All indicators for Herefordshire, County of
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 | Herefordshire, County of | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.4% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 34 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.5% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 298 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herefordshire, County of | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 91,290 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 33.2% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 139 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.5% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 82,827 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 86.9% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 131 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.0% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 200 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.5% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.8% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.7% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £289,607 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 160 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 193 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Herefordshire, County of | 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) | 53.7% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 298 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 141 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 16.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 21 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herefordshire, County of | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 12,125 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 72 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 63.0 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 27 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 10,840 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 65 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,730 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 299 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Herefordshire, County of | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.1% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 45 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 | Herefordshire, County of | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.4% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 230 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Herefordshire, County of ranks 11 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 53.7% in Herefordshire, County of, compared with an average of 75.3% in West Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 63.0 per 1,000 in Herefordshire, County of, compared with an average of 41.1 per 1,000 in West Midlands and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Households heated by oil only”.
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Business sites per 1,000 residents”.
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 305,279 football pitches.
- 3.2 times less dense than the UK average.
Business sectors: Herefordshire, County of
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 fishing19.2% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×0.9
- Construction11.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.7
Where is Herefordshire, County of?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herefordshire, County of?
Herefordshire, County of has 192,539 residents (2025), ranking 121 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Herefordshire, County of?
Herefordshire, County of covers 2,179.7 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Herefordshire, County of growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Herefordshire, County of went from 185,778 to 192,539, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Herefordshire, County of?
Herefordshire, County of is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.083, longitude −2.750.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Herefordshire, County of?
In Herefordshire, County of, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 53.7% (2021), ranking 298 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Herefordshire, County of?
In Herefordshire, County of, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 63.0 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 27 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Herefordshire, County of?
The nearest to Herefordshire, County of are Malvern Hills (28 km), Forest of Dean (36 km), Worcester (39 km), Tewkesbury (41 km), Monmouthshire (43 km).