South Staffordshire: population and statistics
South Staffordshire has a population of 114,811 (2025) across 407.3 km², or 282 people per km². It ranks 258 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 114,811 residents
- 407.3 km²
- 282 people/km²
South Staffordshire in numbers
Population of South Staffordshire over time
South Staffordshire had 109,704 residents in 2015 and 114,811 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 110,243 |
| 2021 | 110,787 |
| 2022 | 111,567 |
| 2023 | 113,280 |
| 2024 | 114,174 |
| 2025 | 114,811 |
All indicators for South 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 | South Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 53 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.6% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 296 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | South Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 49,510 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 244 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 16.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 298 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.4% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 46,121 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 235 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.5% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.8% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 274 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 75.4% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 18 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 10.6% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.0% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £310,862 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 141 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 48 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | South Staffordshire | 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) | 79.2% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 107 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.6% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 109 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | South Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,665 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 277 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.6 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 225 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,170 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 267 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,788 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 167 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | South Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.3% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 70 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 | South Staffordshire | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.2% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 272 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, South Staffordshire ranks 20 by population.
Households renting privately: 10.6% in South Staffordshire, compared with an average of 18.1% in West Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Households heated by electricity only: 3.6% in South Staffordshire, compared with an average of 7.9% in West Midlands and 8.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 57,042 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Wolverhampton, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wolverhampton (281,434 residents), 7 km away.
Business sectors: South Staffordshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction18.8% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
Where is South Staffordshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Staffordshire?
South Staffordshire has 114,811 residents (2025), ranking 258 of 361 local authorities.
How big is South Staffordshire?
South Staffordshire covers 407.3 km², with a density of 282 people per km².
Is the population of South Staffordshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of South Staffordshire went from 109,704 to 114,811, a change of +4.7%.
Where is South Staffordshire?
South Staffordshire is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.626, longitude −2.192.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for South Staffordshire?
In South Staffordshire, “Households renting privately” stands at 10.6% (2021), ranking 316 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for South Staffordshire?
In South Staffordshire, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 3.6% (2021), ranking 300 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Which local authorities border South Staffordshire?
The nearest to South Staffordshire are Wolverhampton (6.9 km), Walsall (15 km), Dudley (16 km), Sandwell (18 km), Cannock Chase (19 km).