Cheshire east population

Population

The latest population estimate for Cheshire East is:

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What are the 9 towns in Cheshire East?
What is the population of Cheshire 2021?
What are the 11 towns in Cheshire East?
Is Cheshire East a nice place to live?

398,800

The population density of Cheshire East = 342 residents per square km.

By population, Cheshire East is the 3rd largest Unitary Authority in the North West, and the 17th largest in the country.

The source for these population figures is the 2021 Census. These population estimates will next be updated in or around June 2023 when the 2022 -mid-year population figures are expected.

Other facts and figures

Other facts and figures about Cheshire East can be found on this Open Data Portal, which the council uses to share data and information. Information released as part of the council's commitment to transparency is available on our open data and transparency page.

Examples of the types of facts and figures that can be found on this Open Data Portal include:

Deprivation figures for different small areas in Cheshire East
Environmental data
Various community data

Further information taken from the census can be accessed on the census page of this site.

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Page last reviewed: 05 April 2022

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What are the 9 towns in Cheshire East?

The larger towns in Cheshire East are: Alsager, Congleton, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Nantwich, Poynton, Sandbach and Wilmslow.

What is the population of Cheshire 2021?

In Cheshire West and Chester, the population size has increased by 8.4%, from around 329,600 in 2011 to 357,200 in 2021. This is higher than the overall increase for England (6.6%), where the population grew by nearly 3.5 million to 56,489,800.

What are the 11 towns in Cheshire East?

The local authority is Cheshire East Council. Towns within the area include Crewe, Macclesfield, Congleton, Sandbach, Wilmslow, Handforth, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Alsager and Nantwich.

Is Cheshire East a nice place to live?

There are lots of reasons why Cheshire is a great place to live. From its open countrysides and green spaces to its vibrant towns, cosy villages and easy access to the North West's biggest and brightest cities, this is a county that has something for everyone.