Worcester: population and statistics
Worcester has a population of 106,954 (2025) across 33.4 km², or 3,207 people per km². It ranks 278 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 106,954 residents
- 33.4 km²
- 3,207 people/km²
Worcester in numbers
Population of Worcester over time
Worcester had 103,093 residents in 2015 and 106,954 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 104,399 |
| 2021 | 103,628 |
| 2022 | 104,218 |
| 2023 | 105,457 |
| 2024 | 106,566 |
| 2025 | 106,954 |
All indicators for Worcester
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 | Worcester | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 239 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.8% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 225 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Worcester | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 48,140 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 248 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 30.6% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 172 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.4% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 44,724 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 244 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 78.8% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 21.1% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 62.5% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 225 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 21.2% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 82 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.3% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £251,221 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 203 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 258 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Worcester | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.5% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.7% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 90 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Worcester | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,230 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 300 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.5 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,400 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 315 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,880 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 164 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Worcester | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.6% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 191 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.4% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 142 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Worcester | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 20.5% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 125 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Worcester ranks 22 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's business sites.
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Business sectors: Worcester
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 trade18.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Construction10.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.4
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.9
Where is Worcester?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Worcester?
Worcester has 106,954 residents (2025), ranking 278 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Worcester?
Worcester covers 33.4 km², with a density of 3,207 people per km².
Is the population of Worcester growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Worcester went from 103,093 to 106,954, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Worcester?
Worcester is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.196, longitude −2.209.
Registered businesses (enterprises): what is the figure for Worcester?
In Worcester, “Registered businesses (enterprises)” stands at 3,400 businesses (2026), ranking 315 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 5,780 businesses.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Worcester?
In Worcester, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 48,140 dwellings (2026), ranking 248 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Which local authorities border Worcester?
The nearest to Worcester are Wychavon (13 km), Malvern Hills (16 km), Bromsgrove (19 km), Redditch (20 km), Wyre Forest (22 km).