Nuneaton and Bedworth: population and statistics
Nuneaton and Bedworth has a population of 144,042 (2025) across 78.9 km², or 1,825 people per km². It ranks 192 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 144,042 residents
- 78.9 km²
- 1,825 people/km²
Nuneaton and Bedworth in numbers
Population of Nuneaton and Bedworth over time
Nuneaton and Bedworth had 128,588 residents in 2015 and 144,042 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 133,688 |
| 2021 | 134,303 |
| 2022 | 135,696 |
| 2023 | 138,525 |
| 2024 | 141,554 |
| 2025 | 144,042 |
All indicators for Nuneaton and Bedworth
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 | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 234 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.3% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 72 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 62,480 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 183 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 23.7% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.9% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 104 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 56,585 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.2% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.4% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.9% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 120 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.6% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.4% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 154 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £228,142 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 234 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 205 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.3% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 40 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.4% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,370 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 293 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 30.3 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 336 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,645 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 298 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,277 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 272 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.5% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 93 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nuneaton and Bedworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.4% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 143 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Nuneaton and Bedworth ranks 14 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 30.3 per 1,000 in Nuneaton and Bedworth, compared with an average of 41.1 per 1,000 in West Midlands and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Households heated by mains gas only: 82.3% in Nuneaton and Bedworth, compared with an average of 75.3% in West Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,052 football pitches.
- 6.4 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is North Warwickshire, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Coventry (364,766 residents), 12 km away.
Business sectors: Nuneaton and Bedworth
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
- Construction12.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage10.7% ×2.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.6
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.1
Where is Nuneaton and Bedworth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nuneaton and Bedworth?
Nuneaton and Bedworth has 144,042 residents (2025), ranking 192 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Nuneaton and Bedworth?
Nuneaton and Bedworth covers 78.9 km², with a density of 1,825 people per km².
Is the population of Nuneaton and Bedworth growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nuneaton and Bedworth went from 128,588 to 144,042, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Nuneaton and Bedworth?
Nuneaton and Bedworth is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.522, longitude −1.468.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Nuneaton and Bedworth?
In Nuneaton and Bedworth, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 30.3 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 336 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Nuneaton and Bedworth?
In Nuneaton and Bedworth, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 82.3% (2021), ranking 40 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Which local authorities border Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The nearest to Nuneaton and Bedworth are North Warwickshire (8.0 km), Coventry (12 km), Hinckley and Bosworth (13 km), Blaby (19 km), Tamworth (20 km).