Lifestyle
United Kingdom — Living: Major Cities
ONS puts the mid-2025 population of England at 58,834,800, with London falling 0.29% in the year, its first decrease since mid-2021.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceOffice for National Statistics — Population estimates for England and Wales, mid-2025Last reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- England population was 58,834,800 at mid-2025, growth of about 0.4%.
- London fell 0.29%, its first decrease since the year to mid-2021; every other English region grew, the North West fastest.
- Population grew in 240 of 318 local authority areas; Rugby grew fastest at 2.4%, while the Isles of Scilly and Camden had the largest declines.
- City figures are in the ONS local authority tables; uncertainty is higher for smaller areas.
Steps
- Step 1: Choose a city — Decide which major city in the UK you would like to relocate to, considering factors such as cost of living, job opportunities, and lifestyle
- Step 2: Research housing options — Look into different types of housing in your chosen city, such as renting a flat or buying a house, and consider factors such as location, cost, and amenities
- Step 3: Plan your move — Book a moving company or rent a van, and make arrangements for transporting your belongings to your new home