Stoke-on-Trent: population and statistics
Stoke-on-Trent has a population of 272,282 (2025) across 93.4 km², or 2,914 people per km². It ranks 76 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 272,282 residents
- 93.4 km²
- 2,914 people/km²
Stoke-on-Trent in numbers
Population of Stoke-on-Trent over time
Stoke-on-Trent had 254,095 residents in 2015 and 272,282 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 258,866 |
| 2021 | 258,102 |
| 2022 | 260,709 |
| 2023 | 265,750 |
| 2024 | 270,010 |
| 2025 | 272,282 |
All indicators for Stoke-on-Trent
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 | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 280 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.1% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 37 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 120,420 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 65 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 40.3% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 84 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.6% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 269 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 110,400 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.6% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 85 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.3% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 57.1% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.3% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 22.3% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £147,377 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 344 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 285 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.7% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 54 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.1% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,450 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 138 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 31.0 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 335 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,785 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 150 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,622 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 336 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.5% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 218 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.4% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 34 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 27.3% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 61 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Stoke-on-Trent, compared with an average of 2.9% in West Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £32,622 in Stoke-on-Trent, compared with an average of £37,210 in West Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,087 football pitches.
- 10.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Newcastle-under-Lyme, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Cheshire East (425,459 residents), 18 km away.
Business sectors: Stoke-on-Trent
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 trade23.4% ×1.5
- Construction11.5% ×0.9
- Transport and storage9.2% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.6
- Health and social work6.8% ×1.2
Where is Stoke-on-Trent?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent has 272,282 residents (2025), ranking 76 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent covers 93.4 km², with a density of 2,914 people per km².
Is the population of Stoke-on-Trent growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stoke-on-Trent went from 254,095 to 272,282, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 53.000, longitude −2.167.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Stoke-on-Trent?
In Stoke-on-Trent, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Stoke-on-Trent?
In Stoke-on-Trent, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £32,622 (2025), ranking 336 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Stoke-on-Trent?
The nearest to Stoke-on-Trent are Newcastle-under-Lyme (4.3 km), Staffordshire Moorlands (15 km), Cheshire East (18 km), Stafford (22 km), Derbyshire Dales (32 km).