Census 2021: A Look at Salford and Manchester’s Population Growth

Posted by Salboy Ltd on 18th July 2022 -

The Census 2021 report was recently released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), showing the population growth across England and Wales and within specific local authorities.

Greater Manchester vs. Other Areas

Out of all the local authorities in England and Wales, Salford is tied for the tenth fastest growing location and leading the way for the North of England. From 2011 to 2021, the city’s population density increased by an impressive 15.4% from around 233,900 to 269,900.

Within the top 10 areas to see the most significant percentage growth in the past 10 years, Salford is the only place not located in the South or East of England. Tower Hamlets took the top spot with 22.1% growth, and the City of London came in seventh with a 16.6% population increase.

Salford also isn’t the only north-western city seeing strong population growth. Neighbouring Manchester recorded a 9.7% increase in population density in the past decade with its population increasing from around 503,100 to 552,000. This percentage of growth is higher than the average for England, which comes to 6.6%.

Additionally, Manchester now ranks sixth for total population out of 309 local authority areas across England. The city moved up two places in the past decade, showing a strong period of growth for the city.

It’s also interesting to compare this growth to what’s happening in some of the other large cities across the UK. Many have not seen the same level of growth seen in Salford and Manchester. For example, Leeds has recorded 8.1% growth in the last 10 years, while Birmingham has had only a 6.7% increase and Liverpool 4.2%.

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