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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
189,890Wards
18Seats in 2026
48Selected result year
2021Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)Reform UK seat majority. A majority of this seat total needs 25 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Reform UK | 34 |
| Other | 8 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 |
| Labour | 2 |
| Conservative | 1 |
| Reported total | 48 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | Conservative 1 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Reform UK 34 · Other 8 |
| 2025 | 48 | Conservative 2 · Labour 28 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Green 6 · Reform UK 2 · Other 7 |
| 2024 | 48 | Conservative 2 · Labour 29 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 6 · Other 7 |
| 2023 | 48 | Conservative 2 · Labour 29 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 6 · Other 7 |
| 2022 | 48 | Conservative 2 · Labour 29 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 6 · Other 7 |
| 2021 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 34 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 3 · Other 4 |
| 2020 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 35 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 2 · Other 4 |
| 2019 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 2 · Other 2 |
| 2018 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 41 · Liberal Democrats 3 · Other 1 |
| 2017 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 42 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 2016 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 42 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 2015 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 42 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 2014 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 43 · Liberal Democrats 2 |
| 2013 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 5 |
| 2012 | 48 | Conservative 3 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 5 |
| 2011 | 48 | Conservative 4 · Labour 35 · Liberal Democrats 9 |
| 2010 | 48 | Conservative 5 · Labour 28 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 2009 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 23 · Liberal Democrats 19 |
| 2008 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 23 · Liberal Democrats 19 |
| 2007 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 21 · Liberal Democrats 20 · Other 1 |
| 2006 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 23 · Liberal Democrats 19 |
| 2005 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 24 · Liberal Democrats 18 |
| 2004 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 24 · Liberal Democrats 18 |
| 2003 | 54 | Conservative 6 · Labour 33 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 2002 | 54 | Conservative 5 · Labour 34 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 2001 | 54 | Conservative 4 · Labour 35 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 2000 | 54 | Conservative 4 · Labour 35 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1999 | 54 | Conservative 3 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 14 |
| 1998 | 54 | Conservative 2 · Labour 42 · Liberal Democrats 10 |
| 1997 | 54 | Conservative 1 · Labour 44 · Liberal Democrats 9 |
| 1996 | 54 | Conservative 1 · Labour 44 · Liberal Democrats 9 |
| 1995 | 54 | Conservative 3 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Other 1 |
| 1994 | 54 | Conservative 5 · Labour 33 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 2 |
| 1993 | 54 | Conservative 6 · Labour 33 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1992 | 54 | Conservative 6 · Labour 33 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1991 | 54 | Conservative 5 · Labour 34 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1990 | 54 | Conservative 6 · Labour 38 · Liberal Democrats 10 |
| 1989 | 54 | Conservative 8 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1988 | 54 | Conservative 8 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1987 | 54 | Conservative 9 · Labour 43 · Liberal Democrats 2 |
| 1986 | 54 | Conservative 9 · Labour 45 |
| 1985 | 54 | Conservative 12 · Labour 39 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1984 | 54 | Conservative 12 · Labour 39 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1983 | 54 | Conservative 12 · Labour 38 · Liberal Democrats 4 |
| 1982 | 54 | Conservative 12 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 5 |
| 1981 | 54 | Conservative 11 · Labour 43 |
| 1980 | 54 | Conservative 11 · Labour 43 |
| 1979 | 45 | Conservative 18 · Labour 27 |
| 1978 | 45 | Conservative 20 · Labour 24 · Liberal Democrats 1 |
| 1977 | 45 | Conservative 19 · Labour 25 · Liberal Democrats 1 |
| 1976 | 45 | Conservative 19 · Labour 25 · Liberal Democrats 1 |
| 1975 | 45 | Conservative 14 · Labour 30 · Liberal Democrats 1 |
| 1974 | 45 | Conservative 9 · Labour 36 |
| 1973 | 45 | Conservative 9 · Labour 36 |
St. Helens Council and Local Areas
Metropolitan borough in North West. Official council code: E08000013. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
Official council website · Councils in England · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
Browse all 18 mapped areas
- Billinge & Seneley GreenE05014120 · Ward
- BlackbrookE05014121 · Ward
- Bold & Lea GreenE05014122 · Ward
- EcclestonE05014123 · Ward
- HaydockE05014124 · Ward
- Moss BankE05014125 · Ward
- Newton-le-Willows EastE05014126 · Ward
- Newton-le-Willows WestE05014127 · Ward
- ParrE05014128 · Ward
- Peasley Cross & FingerpostE05014129 · Ward
- RainfordE05014130 · Ward
- RainhillE05014131 · Ward
- St Helens Town CentreE05014132 · Ward
- Sutton North WestE05014133 · Ward
- Sutton South EastE05014134 · Ward
- Thatto HeathE05014135 · Ward
- West ParkE05014136 · Ward
- WindleE05014137 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)16 recorded areas in 2021. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 12 Labour & Co-Operative Party
- 2 Independent
- 1 Liberal Democrats
- 1 Green
- 1 Conservative
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Billinge & Seneley Green1 seats contested · 32.8% turnout
Source area code: E05014120. Electorate: 8,582. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,197 | Elected |
| Ashcroft N.J. | Conservative | 952 | Not elected |
| Rahman S.E. | Green | 666 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Blackbrook1 seats contested · 27.3% turnout
Source area code: E05000917. Electorate: 7,960. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns A.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,080 | Elected |
| Van Der Burg E.C. | Green | 723 | Not elected |
| Lee M.A.M. | Conservative | 368 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bold1 seats contested · 26.2% turnout
Source area code: E05000918. Electorate: 7,919. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 654 | Elected |
| Donnelly A. | Green | 459 | Not elected |
| Makin A.J. | Independent | 378 | Not elected |
| Spencer B.T. | Liberal Democrats | 299 | Not elected |
| Woodcock B.E. | Conservative | 282 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Earlestown2 seats contested · 25.3% turnout
Source area code: E05000919. Electorate: 9,304. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maguire T.B. | Independent | 1,395 | Elected |
| Banks J.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,159 | Elected |
| Preston C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 679 | Not elected |
| Pietrzak P.H. | Green | 468 | Not elected |
| Dockerty A.A. | Conservative | 374 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Eccleston1 seats contested · 34.6% turnout
Source area code: E05000920. Electorate: 9,549. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sims T.V. | Liberal Democrats | 2,085 | Elected |
| Davidson A.N. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 710 | Not elected |
| Forshaw J. | Conservative | 509 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Haydock1 seats contested · 28.1% turnout
Source area code: E05000921. Electorate: 8,808. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooton P.R. | Green | 1,319 | Elected |
| Lynch P.M.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 775 | Not elected |
| Collins J.M. | Conservative | 332 | Not elected |
| Collins L.M. | For Britain Movement | 47 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Moss Bank1 seats contested · 26.9% turnout
Source area code: E05000922. Electorate: 8,612. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson T.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,144 | Elected |
| Harvey M.H. | Conservative | 633 | Not elected |
| Connor D. | Green | 303 | Not elected |
| Kent D. | Liberal Democrats | 241 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newton1 seats contested · 32.0% turnout
Source area code: E05000923. Electorate: 9,669. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gomez-Aspron S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,544 | Elected |
| Cass P.J. | Liberal Democrats | 630 | Not elected |
| Cunliffe L. | Conservative | 589 | Not elected |
| Richards J.M. | Green | 331 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Parr1 seats contested · 17.3% turnout
Source area code: E05000924. Electorate: 8,944. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden A.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 996 | Elected |
| Wilcock M.P. | Conservative | 284 | Not elected |
| Skidmore M. | Green | 144 | Not elected |
| Ellison M.W. | Independent | 126 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rainford1 seats contested · 39.3% turnout
Source area code: E05000925. Electorate: 6,594. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case J. | Conservative | 1,519 | Elected |
| Hanley J.K. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 673 | Not elected |
| Anders D. | Green | 399 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rainhill1 seats contested · 36.0% turnout
Source area code: E05000926. Electorate: 8,924. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson-Black K.E. | Independent | 1,471 | Elected |
| Grunewald B.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,101 | Not elected |
| Spriggs H. | Conservative | 476 | Not elected |
| Speakman P.L. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 129 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Sutton1 seats contested · 24.5% turnout
Source area code: E05000927. Electorate: 9,119. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson A.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 848 | Elected |
| Granville S.H. | Green | 556 | Not elected |
| France M. | Conservative | 356 | Not elected |
| Hawley D.E. | Independent | 252 | Not elected |
| Barrett F. | Liberal Democrats | 223 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Thatto Heath1 seats contested · 21.8% turnout
Source area code: E05000928. Electorate: 10,250. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton N.L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,291 | Elected |
| Skeech D.L. | Conservative | 561 | Not elected |
| Price T.S. | Green | 390 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Town Centre1 seats contested · 19.3% turnout
Source area code: E05000929. Electorate: 8,330. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormack A.H. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 816 | Elected |
| Brown I. | Conservative | 324 | Not elected |
| Donnelly A.J. | Green | 242 | Not elected |
| Hitchen M.J. | Independent | 139 | Not elected |
| Oakes T.M. | For Britain Movement | 50 | Not elected |
| Jones G.L. | Social Democratic Party | 40 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
West Park1 seats contested · 24.3% turnout
Source area code: E05014136. Electorate: 9,069. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Connor D.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,186 | Elected |
| Barton R.W. | Conservative | 557 | Not elected |
| Northey J. | Green | 462 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Windle1 seats contested · 29.0% turnout
Source area code: E05000931. Electorate: 8,151. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke L.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,020 | Elected |
| Cunliffe J.P. | Conservative | 745 | Not elected |
| Williams F.J. | Green | 598 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)48 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
48 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gerrard | Billinge & Seneley Green | Reform UK |
| John Porter | Billinge & Seneley Green | Reform UK |
| Matt Kent | Billinge & Seneley Green | Reform UK |
| Eileen Fleming | Blackbrook | Reform UK |
| Nigel Brown | Blackbrook | Reform UK |
| Victor Floyd | Blackbrook | Reform UK |
| David Hawley | Bold & Lea Green | Reform UK |
| Mark Hitchen | Bold & Lea Green | Reform UK |
| Samson Egbike | Bold & Lea Green | Reform UK |
| Geoff Pearl | Eccleston | Liberal Democrats |
| Michael Haw | Eccleston | Liberal Democrats |
| Philip Cass | Eccleston | Liberal Democrats |
| Michael Chesworth | Haydock | Reform UK |
| Stephen Claybrook | Haydock | Reform UK |
| Stephen Mousdell | Haydock | Reform UK |
| David Kent | Moss Bank | Reform UK |
| Gary Edgerton | Moss Bank | Reform UK |
| Jack Styles | Moss Bank | Reform UK |
| George Woodward | Newton-le-Willows East | Reform UK |
| Ian Mills | Newton-le-Willows East | Labour Party |
| Keith Laird | Newton-le-Willows East | Labour Party |
| Craig Smith | Newton-le-Willows West | Newton-le-Willows Independents |
| Karl Collier | Newton-le-Willows West | Newton-le-Willows Independents |
| Terence Maguire | Newton-le-Willows West | Newton-le-Willows Independents |
| Daniel Axworthy | Parr | Reform UK |
| Janet Rowlands | Parr | Reform UK |
| Malcolm Webster | Parr | Reform UK |
| Sharon Roughley | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | Reform UK |
| Linda Mussell | Rainford | Conservative and Unionist |
| Philip Corden | Rainford | Reform UK |
| Donna Greaves | Rainhill | Rainhill Independents |
| James Dunn | Rainhill | Rainhill Independents |
| James Tasker | Rainhill | Rainhill Independents |
| Vacancy | St Helens Town Centre | Vacant |
| Vacancy | St Helens Town Centre | Vacant |
| Anthony Johnson | Sutton North West | Reform UK |
| Mark Johnson | Sutton North West | Reform UK |
| Brendan Moss | Sutton South East | Reform UK |
| John Pinnington | Sutton South East | Reform UK |
| Emma Beck | Thatto Heath | Reform UK |
| Jack Benyon | Thatto Heath | Reform UK |
| James Long | Thatto Heath | Reform UK |
| Mark King | West Park | Reform UK |
| Michael Gibson | West Park | Reform UK |
| Stephen Little | West Park | Reform UK |
| Alex Twist | Windle | Reform UK |
| Clayton Ede | Windle | Reform UK |
| Tony Keogh | Windle | Reform UK |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 189,890 |
| Under 16 | 32,877 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 117,728 |
| Age 65 and over | 39,285 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 175,405 |
| 2012 | 176,214 |
| 2013 | 176,451 |
| 2014 | 177,785 |
| 2015 | 178,296 |
| 2016 | 179,229 |
| 2017 | 180,150 |
| 2018 | 180,937 |
| 2019 | 181,541 |
| 2020 | 182,102 |
| 2021 | 183,394 |
| 2022 | 184,858 |
| 2023 | 186,659 |
| 2024 | 188,397 |
| 2025 | 189,890 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 183,248 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 182,025 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 1,223 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 1,343.6 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 183,248 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 9,659 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 10,346 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 10,622 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 9,391 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 9,369 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 11,521 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 12,258 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 11,713 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 10,702 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 11,816 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 13,433 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 13,290 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 11,486 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 9,968 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 10,529 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 7,552 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 5,208 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 4,385 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 81,011 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 81,011 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 12,833 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 38,054 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 22,929 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 5,824 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 602 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 278 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 442 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 49 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 81,013 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 52,049 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 28,023 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 24,026 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 627 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 627 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 15,993 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 5,030 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 10,963 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 12,264 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 10,785 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 1,479 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 80 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 150,572 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 84,819 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 80,743 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 70,983 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 17,293 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 53,690 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 1,668 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 366 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 1,302 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 8,092 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 3,171 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 4,921 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 4,076 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 2,511 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 1,881 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 1,804 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 1,457 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 347 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 9 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 9 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 0 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 68 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 50 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 18 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 630 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 63,242 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 36,966 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 5,331 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 6,656 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 9,825 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 4,464 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 150,571 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 32,245 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15,613 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 22,079 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 9,728 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 26,153 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 40,903 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 3,850 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 183,245 |
| General health: Very good health | 82,747 |
| General health: Good health | 59,974 |
| General health: Fair health | 26,762 |
| General health: Bad health | 10,591 |
| General health: Very bad health | 3,171 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 183,248 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 40,829 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 20,030 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 20,799 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 142,419 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 12,728 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 129,691 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 183,248 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2,579 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 172 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 660 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 557 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 238 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 952 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 776 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 558 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 103 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 115 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,971 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 597 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 417 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 466 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 491 |
| Ethnic group: White | 176,888 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 171,546 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 945 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 145 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 67 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 4,185 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 1,034 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 377 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 657 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 183,246 |
| Religion: No religion | 57,184 |
| Religion: Christian | 114,200 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 501 |
| Religion: Hindu | 597 |
| Religion: Jewish | 63 |
| Religion: Muslim | 1,340 |
| Religion: Sikh | 54 |
| Religion: Other religion | 652 |
| Religion: Not answered | 8,655 |
Net service spending history2017–18 to 2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Cash terms; no adjustment for inflation. Only submitted returns with this exact council code are included.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 277,415 |
| 2018–19 | 271,165 |
| 2019–20 | 288,607 |
| 2020–21 | 306,960 |
| 2021–22 | 323,999 |
| 2022–23 | 344,704 |
| 2023–24 | 374,339 |
| 2024–25 | 401,803 |
| 2025–26 | 422,081 |
Net spending by service2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Negative net expenditure means income exceeds expenditure in this line. Zero can reflect a service delivered by another tier.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| Education | 189,964 |
| Highways and transport | 6,034 |
| Children’s social care | 77,411 |
| Adult social care | 91,189 |
| Public health | 18,523 |
| Housing (general fund only) | 4,660 |
| Culture and related services | 7,199 |
| Environment and regulation | 12,934 |
| Planning and development | 2,820 |
| Police | 0 |
| Fire and rescue | 0 |
| Central services | 11,348 |
| Other services | 0 |
| Total service expenditure | 422,081 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,869 |
| 1999 | 2,035 |
| 2000 | 2,112 |
| 2001 | 2,212 |
| 2002 | 2,335 |
| 2003 | 2,443 |
| 2004 | 2,536 |
| 2005 | 2,609 |
| 2006 | 2,799 |
| 2007 | 2,864 |
| 2008 | 2,876 |
| 2009 | 2,837 |
| 2010 | 3,000 |
| 2011 | 3,005 |
| 2012 | 2,905 |
| 2013 | 2,998 |
| 2014 | 3,110 |
| 2015 | 3,184 |
| 2016 | 3,213 |
| 2017 | 3,280 |
| 2018 | 3,317 |
| 2019 | 3,376 |
English deprivation2025
Unit: rank. Source and definitions.
| Measure | rank |
|---|---|
| Rank of average IMD score | 46 |
Neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: percent. Source and definitions.
| Measure | percent |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods in England’s most deprived 10% | 23.1% |
Band D council tax2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. Area averages. Your address, tax band and discounts determine your bill. Source notes:
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Full area bill, including local and major precepts | £2,403.38 |
| This council, excluding parish precepts | £1,975.65 |
| This council, including parish precepts | £1,984.16 |
| County or Greater London Authority precept | £0.00 |
| Police precept | £293.97 |
| Fire precept | £101.25 |
| Combined authority precept | £24.00 |
Council tax requirement2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. This is the amount raised through council tax, not total council spending.
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Council requirement, excluding parish precepts | £106,728,564.00 |
| Parish precepts | £459,672.00 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
