Calderdale: population and statistics
Calderdale has a population of 210,734 (2025) across 364.0 km², or 579 people per km². It ranks 109 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 210,734 residents
- 364.0 km²
- 579 people/km²
Calderdale in numbers
Population of Calderdale over time
Calderdale had 207,027 residents in 2015 and 210,734 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 206,976 |
| 2021 | 206,828 |
| 2022 | 207,597 |
| 2023 | 208,687 |
| 2024 | 209,828 |
| 2025 | 210,734 |
All indicators for Calderdale
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 | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 19.7% | 20.4% | ranked 202 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.4% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 97,810 dwellings | 2,563,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 90 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 50.8% | 36.9% | 31.6% | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.7% | 17.3% | 18.1% | ranked 234 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 90,476 households | 193,754 | 61,440 | ranked 90 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 85.0% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 14.8% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 159 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.0% | 63.1% | 67.3% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.4% | 19.5% | 17.6% | ranked 91 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.6% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 147 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £191,385 | £212,777 | £272,474 | ranked 302 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.2% | ranked 85 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 77.9% | 77.6% | 76.7% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.5% | 6.5% | 7.8% | ranked 206 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | ranked 159 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,155 sites | 229,245 | 3,232,440 | ranked 120 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 43.4 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 193 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,085 businesses | 194,060 | 2,786,975 | ranked 115 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,989 | £35,917 | £38,490 | ranked 255 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.7% | 73.4% | 76.3% | ranked 294 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 73 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Calderdale | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 18.5% | ranked 88 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Calderdale ranks 12 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 50.8% in Calderdale, compared with an average of 36.9% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 34.9% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 2.1% in Calderdale, compared with an average of 1.5% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “Dwellings built before 1940”.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,975 football pitches.
- 2.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Bradford, 16.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Bradford (557,758 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Calderdale
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 trade20.4% ×1.3
- Construction13.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.7
Where is Calderdale?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Calderdale?
Calderdale has 210,734 residents (2025), ranking 109 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Calderdale?
Calderdale covers 364.0 km², with a density of 579 people per km².
Is the population of Calderdale growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Calderdale went from 207,027 to 210,734, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Calderdale?
Calderdale is in Yorkshire and The Humber (region). Latitude 53.720, longitude −1.970.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Calderdale?
In Calderdale, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 50.8% (2026), ranking 33 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Calderdale?
In Calderdale, “Households without central heating” stands at 2.1% (2021), ranking 42 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Calderdale?
The nearest to Calderdale are Bradford (16 km), Rochdale (17 km), Kirklees (18 km), Rossendale (19 km), Burnley (20 km).