East Riding of Yorkshire: population and statistics
East Riding of Yorkshire has a population of 360,334 (2025) across 2,404.7 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 32 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 360,334 residents
- 2,404.7 km²
- 150 people/km²
East Riding of Yorkshire in numbers
Population of East Riding of Yorkshire over time
East Riding of Yorkshire had 334,735 residents in 2015 and 360,334 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 341,050 |
| 2021 | 343,145 |
| 2022 | 346,506 |
| 2023 | 351,030 |
| 2024 | 355,378 |
| 2025 | 360,334 |
All indicators for East Riding of Yorkshire
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 | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 19.7% | 20.4% | ranked 32 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.3% | 18.0% | 17.4% | ranked 307 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 168,140 dwellings | 2,563,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 21 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.7% | 36.9% | 31.6% | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.5% | 17.3% | 18.1% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 152,066 households | 193,754 | 61,440 | ranked 22 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.7% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.9% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 271 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 73.5% | 63.1% | 67.3% | ranked 37 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.9% | 19.5% | 17.6% | ranked 184 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.4% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 298 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £220,408 | £212,777 | £272,474 | ranked 253 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | ranked 205 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.0% | 77.6% | 76.7% | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.9% | 6.5% | 7.8% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 5.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | ranked 82 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 16,160 sites | 229,245 | 3,232,440 | ranked 41 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.8 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 173 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 14,220 businesses | 194,060 | 2,786,975 | ranked 40 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,595 | £35,917 | £38,490 | ranked 204 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 76.5% | 73.4% | 76.3% | ranked 170 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | East Riding of Yorkshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.8% | 24.3% | 18.5% | ranked 201 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, East Riding of Yorkshire ranks 7 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 27.5% in East Riding of Yorkshire, compared with an average of 19.7% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 336,791 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Kingston upon Hull, City of, 21.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is North Yorkshire (639,133 residents), 61 km away.
Business sectors: East Riding of Yorkshire
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 trade15.1% ×0.9
- Construction13.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.2% ×2.5
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
Where is East Riding of Yorkshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Riding of Yorkshire?
East Riding of Yorkshire has 360,334 residents (2025), ranking 32 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Riding of Yorkshire?
East Riding of Yorkshire covers 2,404.7 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of East Riding of Yorkshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Riding of Yorkshire went from 334,735 to 360,334, a change of +7.6%.
Where is East Riding of Yorkshire?
East Riding of Yorkshire is in Yorkshire and The Humber (region). Latitude 53.917, longitude −0.500.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for East Riding of Yorkshire?
In East Riding of Yorkshire, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 168,140 dwellings (2026), ranking 21 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for East Riding of Yorkshire?
In East Riding of Yorkshire, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 27.5% (2025), ranking 32 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border East Riding of Yorkshire?
The nearest to East Riding of Yorkshire are Kingston upon Hull, City of (22 km), North Lincolnshire (37 km), York (39 km), North East Lincolnshire (49 km), Doncaster (60 km).