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Smallest Cities in United Kingdom

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — United Kingdom

1 East Boldon ENG 5,001
2 Donington le Heath ENG 5,001
3 Cradley Heath ENG 5,001
4 Gresford WLS 5,010
5 Pyrford ENG 5,022
6 Easington Colliery ENG 5,022
7 Faifley SCT 5,030
8 Wirksworth ENG 5,038
9 Shipston on Stour ENG 5,038
10 Hengoed WLS 5,044
11 Bidford-on-Avon ENG 5,047
12 Earlswood ENG 5,049
13 Staplehurst ENG 5,051
14 West Byfleet ENG 5,054
15 Isle of Arran SCT 5,058
16 Turriff SCT 5,060
17 Abercanaid WLS 5,061
18 Quorndon ENG 5,071
19 Greenisland NIR 5,073
20 Woburn Sands ENG 5,074
21 Bayston Hill ENG 5,079
22 Holytown SCT 5,080
23 Blackrod ENG 5,086
24 Hungerford ENG 5,100
25 South Molton ENG 5,108
26 Looe ENG 5,112
27 Redbourn ENG 5,113
28 Bungay ENG 5,127
29 Poringland ENG 5,132
30 Wingate ENG 5,134
31 Malton ENG 5,135
32 Whaley Bridge ENG 5,140
33 Crumlin NIR 5,149
34 Ryhill ENG 5,150
35 Tillicoultry SCT 5,160
36 Helsby ENG 5,166
37 Budleigh Salterton ENG 5,185
38 Edwinstowe ENG 5,188
39 Shevington ENG 5,195
40 Barrow upon Soar ENG 5,196
41 Cheddar ENG 5,199
42 Measham ENG 5,209
43 Inverkeithing SCT 5,220
44 Brixworth ENG 5,228
45 Sawtry ENG 5,252
46 Long Ashton ENG 5,254
47 Crofton ENG 5,258
48 Manston ENG 5,261
49 Appley Bridge ENG 5,270
50 Radstock ENG 5,275
51 Bonnybridge SCT 5,280
52 Bovingdon ENG 5,295
53 New Ferry ENG 5,300
54 Cardigan WLS 5,301
55 Llandrindod Wells WLS 5,309
56 Neilston SCT 5,310
57 Bridge of Allan SCT 5,320
58 Bourne End ENG 5,320
59 Kelvedon ENG 5,322
60 Cwmafan WLS 5,336
61 Nunthorpe ENG 5,339
62 Whitburn ENG 5,352
63 Shelley ENG 5,359
64 Pelton ENG 5,366
65 Barnt Green ENG 5,366
66 Preesall ENG 5,367
67 Cranfield ENG 5,369
68 Hoo ENG 5,377
69 Randalstown NIR 5,378
70 Barrowford ENG 5,378
71 Earls Barton ENG 5,387
72 Polmont SCT 5,390
73 Nailsworth ENG 5,394
74 Brotton ENG 5,394
75 Great Wakering ENG 5,400
76 Creswell ENG 5,417
77 Glyn-neath WLS 5,419
78 West Clandon ENG 5,422
79 Cookham ENG 5,422
80 Pentre WLS 5,424
81 Stansted Mountfitchet ENG 5,429
82 Bagshot ENG 5,430
83 New Alresford ENG 5,431
84 Wincanton ENG 5,435
85 Lyneham ENG 5,437
86 Shepley ENG 5,444
87 New Stevenston SCT 5,450
88 Barton on Sea ENG 5,454
89 Yapton ENG 5,459
90 Ruthin WLS 5,461
91 Thorpe ENG 5,465
92 East Tilbury ENG 5,471
93 Tetbury ENG 5,472
94 Chinnor ENG 5,473
95 Blackburn SCT 5,480
96 West Kingsdown ENG 5,484
97 Jordanstown NIR 5,494
98 Stonehouse SCT 5,500
99 Holbeck ENG 5,505
100 Hethersett ENG 5,520

The smallest cities in United Kingdom (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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