Most Dense in United Kingdom

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — United Kingdom

1 Hove ENG 259,221/mi²

2 Saltaire ENG 112,500/mi²

3 Wimbledon Park ENG 111,970/mi²

4 Middlesbrough ENG 95,138/mi²

5 Becontree ENG 64,935/mi²

6 Islington ENG 55,600/mi²

7 Wokingham ENG 46,228/mi²

8 Isle of Lewis SCT 40,217/mi²

9 Bognor Regis ENG 37,579/mi²

10 Notting Hill ENG 34,426/mi²

11 Stamford Hill ENG 33,856/mi²

12 Birkenhead ENG 33,463/mi²

13 Archway ENG 29,584/mi²

14 Horsham ENG 29,245/mi²

15 Egham ENG 29,081/mi²

16 Burnley ENG 24,455/mi²

17 Cannock ENG 24,124/mi²

18 Redhill ENG 23,543/mi²

19 City of Westminster ENG 21,759/mi²

20 Hounslow ENG 21,593/mi²

21 Reading ENG 20,386/mi²

22 Brent ENG 19,718/mi²

23 Cowes ENG 19,654/mi²

24 Glossop ENG 18,888/mi²

25 Southend-on-Sea ENG 18,319/mi²

26 Staines ENG 16,845/mi²

27 Coatbridge SCT 16,719/mi²

28 Nelson ENG 16,378/mi²

29 Great Yarmouth ENG 16,307/mi²

30 Stornoway SCT 16,304/mi²

31 Beckenham ENG 16,078/mi²

32 Wigan ENG 16,048/mi²

33 Salford ENG 16,024/mi²

34 Harpenden ENG 15,916/mi²

35 Chiswick ENG 15,537/mi²

36 Blackburn ENG 15,488/mi²

37 Inverness SCT 15,466/mi²

38 Burton upon Trent ENG 15,429/mi²

39 Watford ENG 15,200/mi²

40 Littlehampton ENG 15,132/mi²

41 Acton ENG 15,124/mi²

42 Coalville ENG 15,057/mi²

43 Alloa SCT 14,993/mi²

44 London ENG 14,766/mi²

45 Bradford ENG 14,736/mi²

46 Esher ENG 14,594/mi²

47 Banstead ENG 14,508/mi²

48 Acocks Green ENG 14,476/mi²

49 Surbiton ENG 13,775/mi²

50 Portswood ENG 13,732/mi²

51 Bedford ENG 13,710/mi²

52 Torquay ENG 13,651/mi²

53 Southampton ENG 13,577/mi²

54 Luton ENG 13,457/mi²

55 Portsmouth ENG 13,391/mi²

56 Slough ENG 13,120/mi²

57 Swindon ENG 13,061/mi²

58 Great Harwood ENG 12,884/mi²

59 Alfreton ENG 12,813/mi²

60 Heston ENG 12,774/mi²

61 Manchester ENG 12,749/mi²

62 Ipswich ENG 12,550/mi²

63 Aylesbury ENG 12,500/mi²

64 Glenrothes SCT 12,414/mi²

65 Exeter ENG 12,401/mi²

66 Barnes ENG 12,194/mi²

67 Coventry ENG 12,151/mi²

68 Darlington ENG 12,121/mi²

69 St Albans ENG 12,097/mi²

70 Arnold ENG 12,023/mi²

71 Neilston SCT 11,800/mi²

72 Cranford ENG 11,743/mi²

73 Briton Ferry WLS 11,649/mi²

74 Hastings ENG 11,632/mi²

75 Liverpool ENG 11,505/mi²

76 Kingston upon Hull ENG 11,382/mi²

77 Bristol ENG 11,319/mi²

78 Musselburgh SCT 11,301/mi²

79 Lancaster ENG 11,256/mi²

80 Chelmsford ENG 11,241/mi²

81 Nottingham ENG 11,233/mi²

82 Birmingham ENG 11,196/mi²

83 Tottenham ENG 11,130/mi²

84 Darwen ENG 11,115/mi²

85 Abingdon ENG 11,019/mi²

86 Pyle WLS 10,961/mi²

87 Maidstone ENG 10,949/mi²

88 Beverley ENG 10,924/mi²

89 Blackpool ENG 10,765/mi²

90 Ilfracombe ENG 10,754/mi²

91 Carlisle ENG 10,749/mi²

92 Falmouth ENG 10,627/mi²

93 Loughborough ENG 10,576/mi²

94 Ashford ENG 10,572/mi²

95 Hulme ENG 10,508/mi²

96 Hertford ENG 10,507/mi²

97 Bridlington ENG 10,494/mi²

98 Altrincham ENG 10,492/mi²

99 Sutton ENG 10,451/mi²

100 Crawley ENG 10,398/mi²

The most densely populated cities in United Kingdom 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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