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Smallest Cities in England

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Smallest Cities — England

1 East Boldon 5,001
2 Donington le Heath 5,001
3 Cradley Heath 5,001
4 Pyrford 5,022
5 Easington Colliery 5,022
6 Wirksworth 5,038
7 Shipston on Stour 5,038
8 Bidford-on-Avon 5,047
9 Earlswood 5,049
10 Staplehurst 5,051
11 West Byfleet 5,054
12 Quorndon 5,071
13 Woburn Sands 5,074
14 Bayston Hill 5,079
15 Blackrod 5,086
16 Hungerford 5,100
17 South Molton 5,108
18 Looe 5,112
19 Redbourn 5,113
20 Bungay 5,127
21 Poringland 5,132
22 Wingate 5,134
23 Malton 5,135
24 Whaley Bridge 5,140
25 Ryhill 5,150
26 Helsby 5,166
27 Budleigh Salterton 5,185
28 Edwinstowe 5,188
29 Shevington 5,195
30 Barrow upon Soar 5,196
31 Cheddar 5,199
32 Measham 5,209
33 Brixworth 5,228
34 Sawtry 5,252
35 Long Ashton 5,254
36 Crofton 5,258
37 Manston 5,261
38 Appley Bridge 5,270
39 Radstock 5,275
40 Bovingdon 5,295
41 New Ferry 5,300
42 Bourne End 5,320
43 Kelvedon 5,322
44 Nunthorpe 5,339
45 Whitburn 5,352
46 Shelley 5,359
47 Barnt Green 5,366
48 Pelton 5,366
49 Preesall 5,367
50 Cranfield 5,369
51 Hoo 5,377
52 Barrowford 5,378
53 Earls Barton 5,387
54 Nailsworth 5,394
55 Brotton 5,394
56 Great Wakering 5,400
57 Creswell 5,417
58 West Clandon 5,422
59 Cookham 5,422
60 Stansted Mountfitchet 5,429
61 Bagshot 5,430
62 New Alresford 5,431
63 Wincanton 5,435
64 Lyneham 5,437
65 Shepley 5,444
66 Barton on Sea 5,454
67 Yapton 5,459
68 Thorpe 5,465
69 East Tilbury 5,471
70 Tetbury 5,472
71 Chinnor 5,473
72 West Kingsdown 5,484
73 Holbeck 5,505
74 Hethersett 5,520
75 Hemsby 5,522
76 Wilsden 5,524
77 Colnbrook 5,528
78 Kilburn 5,552
79 Halesworth 5,558
80 Aigburth 5,560
81 Askern 5,570
82 Wheatley 5,574
83 Arlesey 5,584
84 Holmes Chapel 5,605
85 Dartmouth 5,610
86 Ingatestone 5,620
87 Dunholme 5,625
88 Wotton-under-Edge 5,627
89 Ruskington 5,637
90 Audley 5,638
91 Sunningdale 5,638
92 Broseley 5,644
93 East Wittering 5,647
94 Ibstock 5,650
95 Bracebridge Heath 5,656
96 Four Marks 5,674
97 Ash Vale 5,686
98 Burpham 5,695
99 Manningtree 5,696
100 Townsend 5,700

The smallest cities in England (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. East Boldon has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,001 residents, East Boldon is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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