Warwick: population and statistics
Warwick has a population of 157,925 (2025) across 282.9 km², or 558 people per km². It ranks 166 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 157,925 residents
- 282.9 km²
- 558 people/km²
Warwick in numbers
Population of Warwick over time
Warwick had 141,025 residents in 2015 and 157,925 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 146,643 |
| 2021 | 148,693 |
| 2022 | 151,860 |
| 2023 | 153,666 |
| 2024 | 155,541 |
| 2025 | 157,925 |
All indicators for Warwick
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 | Warwick | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 226 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.1% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 202 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Warwick | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 70,100 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.2% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.7% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 62,618 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 152 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 78.4% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 21.4% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.8% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.0% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.1% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £369,220 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 89 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 198 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Warwick | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.0% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.5% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 124 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Warwick | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,400 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 142 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 53.2 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 76 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,280 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 137 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £48,523 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 23 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Warwick | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 83.4% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 29 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Warwick | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.6% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 188 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Warwick ranks 12 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £48,523 in Warwick, compared with an average of £37,210 in West Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 83.4% in Warwick, compared with an average of 73.9% in West Midlands and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,618 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Coventry, 14.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Coventry (364,766 residents), 14 km away.
Business sectors: Warwick
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.0% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.4
- Construction8.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Real estate5.8% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
Where is Warwick?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Warwick?
Warwick has 157,925 residents (2025), ranking 166 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Warwick?
Warwick covers 282.9 km², with a density of 558 people per km².
Is the population of Warwick growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Warwick went from 141,025 to 157,925, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Warwick?
Warwick is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.289, longitude −1.544.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Warwick?
In Warwick, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £48,523 (2025), ranking 23 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Warwick?
In Warwick, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 83.4% (2025-2026), ranking 29 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Warwick?
The nearest to Warwick are Coventry (14 km), Stratford-on-Avon (16 km), Rugby (21 km), Solihull (22 km), Nuneaton and Bedworth (26 km).