List of most populous urban areas
| # | Area | Density (People/km2) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater London | 5,630 |
| 2 | Greater Manchester | 4,051 |
| 3 | West Midlands | 4,076 |
| 4 | West Yorkshire | 3,645 |
What city in the UK has the lowest population density?
Leeds
Leeds, at 687 people per km², is the least densely populated city on the list.
In which UK city is the population density highest?
London
As of 2020, the population density for the United Kingdom was 276 people per square kilometer, with London having by far the highest number of people per square km, at more than 5.7 thousand. Of the countries which make up the United Kingdom, England the most densely populated at 434 people per square kilometer.
What is the pattern of population density in the UK?
The population of the UK is spread unevenly, with the population density ranging from 5,700 people per square kilometre across London to fewer than 50 people per square kilometre in the most rural local authorities of the UK.
Is Portsmouth densely populated?
Portsmouth is the United Kingdom’s only island city and it is the 13th most densely populated place in Europe. It is the second most densely populated city in the UK, after Inner London.
Which UK county is least populated?
Is Rutland the smallest by population too? According to 2018 ONS estimates, the City of London boasts a population of 8,706, the lowest of the ceremonial counties, while Rutland has 39,697 people, the lowest of the traditional counties.
How densely is Southampton populated?
Southampton is also one of the largest retail destinations in the South of England….
| Southampton | |
|---|---|
| Population (2018) | |
| • City and unitary authority area | 269,781 |
| • Estimate (2017) | 252,400 (Council area) |
| • Density | 13,120/sq mi (5,065/km2) |
Is England more densely populated than the Netherlands?
With 426 people per km², as of 2016, England is densely populated when compared to most other European countries. But it’s not as densely populated as the Netherlands, where there were 505 people per km², or a much poorer country such as Bangladesh, where there were 1,252 per km².