Staffordshire Moorlands: population and statistics
Staffordshire Moorlands has a population of 96,764 (2025) across 575.9 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 306 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 96,764 residents
- 575.9 km²
- 168 people/km²
Staffordshire Moorlands in numbers
Population of Staffordshire Moorlands over time
Staffordshire Moorlands had 97,102 residents in 2015 and 96,764 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 95,955 |
| 2021 | 95,975 |
| 2022 | 95,831 |
| 2023 | 96,031 |
| 2024 | 96,528 |
| 2025 | 96,764 |
All indicators for Staffordshire Moorlands
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 | Staffordshire Moorlands | 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) | 15.1% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 318 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Staffordshire Moorlands | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 45,320 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 36.3% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 111 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.6% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 290 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 42,355 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 255 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 94.3% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 4 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 5.5% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 313 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 78.6% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 5 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.7% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 307 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.6% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £224,415 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 243 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 7.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 26 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Staffordshire Moorlands | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 72.8% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 210 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.8% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 294 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 7.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 64 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Staffordshire Moorlands | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,530 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 285 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 46.8 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 148 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,065 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 273 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,228 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 182 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Staffordshire Moorlands | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.9% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 289 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Staffordshire Moorlands | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.1% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 252 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Staffordshire Moorlands ranks 26 by population.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 94.3% in Staffordshire Moorlands, compared with an average of 83.4% in West Midlands and 77.6% across the UK.
Households heated by electricity only: 3.8% in Staffordshire Moorlands, compared with an average of 7.9% in West Midlands and 8.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Households living in a house or bungalow”.
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower 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 80,657 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Cheshire East, 14.2 km away.
Business sectors: Staffordshire Moorlands
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 fishing19.9% ×4.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.8
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.7
Where is Staffordshire Moorlands?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Staffordshire Moorlands?
Staffordshire Moorlands has 96,764 residents (2025), ranking 306 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Staffordshire Moorlands?
Staffordshire Moorlands covers 575.9 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Staffordshire Moorlands growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Staffordshire Moorlands went from 97,102 to 96,764, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Staffordshire Moorlands?
Staffordshire Moorlands is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 53.107, longitude −2.027.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Staffordshire Moorlands?
In Staffordshire Moorlands, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 94.3% (2021), ranking 4 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for Staffordshire Moorlands?
In Staffordshire Moorlands, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 3.8% (2021), ranking 294 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Which local authorities border Staffordshire Moorlands?
The nearest to Staffordshire Moorlands are Cheshire East (14 km), Stoke-on-Trent (15 km), Newcastle-under-Lyme (17 km), Derbyshire Dales (23 km), High Peak (30 km).