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Most Dense in England

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — England

1 Hove 259,221/mi²
2 Saltaire 112,500/mi²
3 Wimbledon Park 111,970/mi²
4 Middlesbrough 95,138/mi²
5 Becontree 64,935/mi²
6 Islington 55,600/mi²
7 Wokingham 46,228/mi²
8 Bognor Regis 37,579/mi²
9 Notting Hill 34,426/mi²
10 Stamford Hill 33,856/mi²
11 Birkenhead 33,463/mi²
12 Archway 29,584/mi²
13 Horsham 29,245/mi²
14 Egham 29,081/mi²
15 Burnley 24,455/mi²
16 Cannock 24,124/mi²
17 Redhill 23,543/mi²
18 City of Westminster 21,759/mi²
19 Hounslow 21,593/mi²
20 Reading 20,386/mi²
21 Brent 19,718/mi²
22 Cowes 19,654/mi²
23 Glossop 18,888/mi²
24 Southend-on-Sea 18,319/mi²
25 Staines 16,845/mi²
26 Nelson 16,378/mi²
27 Great Yarmouth 16,307/mi²
28 Beckenham 16,078/mi²
29 Wigan 16,048/mi²
30 Salford 16,024/mi²
31 Harpenden 15,916/mi²
32 Chiswick 15,537/mi²
33 Blackburn 15,488/mi²
34 Burton upon Trent 15,429/mi²
35 Watford 15,200/mi²
36 Littlehampton 15,132/mi²
37 Acton 15,124/mi²
38 Coalville 15,057/mi²
39 London 14,766/mi²
40 Bradford 14,736/mi²
41 Esher 14,594/mi²
42 Banstead 14,508/mi²
43 Acocks Green 14,476/mi²
44 Surbiton 13,775/mi²
45 Portswood 13,732/mi²
46 Bedford 13,710/mi²
47 Torquay 13,651/mi²
48 Southampton 13,577/mi²
49 Luton 13,457/mi²
50 Portsmouth 13,391/mi²
51 Slough 13,120/mi²
52 Swindon 13,061/mi²
53 Great Harwood 12,884/mi²
54 Alfreton 12,813/mi²
55 Heston 12,774/mi²
56 Manchester 12,749/mi²
57 Ipswich 12,550/mi²
58 Aylesbury 12,500/mi²
59 Exeter 12,401/mi²
60 Barnes 12,194/mi²
61 Coventry 12,151/mi²
62 Darlington 12,121/mi²
63 St Albans 12,097/mi²
64 Arnold 12,023/mi²
65 Cranford 11,743/mi²
66 Hastings 11,632/mi²
67 Liverpool 11,505/mi²
68 Kingston upon Hull 11,382/mi²
69 Bristol 11,319/mi²
70 Lancaster 11,256/mi²
71 Chelmsford 11,241/mi²
72 Nottingham 11,233/mi²
73 Birmingham 11,196/mi²
74 Tottenham 11,130/mi²
75 Darwen 11,115/mi²
76 Abingdon 11,019/mi²
77 Maidstone 10,949/mi²
78 Beverley 10,924/mi²
79 Blackpool 10,765/mi²
80 Ilfracombe 10,754/mi²
81 Carlisle 10,749/mi²
82 Falmouth 10,627/mi²
83 Loughborough 10,576/mi²
84 Ashford 10,572/mi²
85 Hulme 10,508/mi²
86 Hertford 10,507/mi²
87 Bridlington 10,494/mi²
88 Altrincham 10,492/mi²
89 Sutton 10,451/mi²
90 Crawley 10,398/mi²
91 Leicester 10,377/mi²
92 Buxton 10,340/mi²
93 Halifax 10,328/mi²
94 Castle Vale 10,309/mi²
95 Salisbury 10,263/mi²
96 Taunton 10,257/mi²
97 Warwick 10,238/mi²
98 Bicester 10,225/mi²
99 Sheffield 10,146/mi²
100 Stretford 9,965/mi²

The most densely populated cities in England pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Hove leads with 259,221 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Hove has 259,221 people per square mile — that's roughly 405 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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