Houghton-Le-Spring Population 2026
Houghton-Le-Spring has a population of 36,746, making it the #338 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 244× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,746
Rank in United Kingdom
#338
Coordinates
54.84°N, 1.46°W
~79 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
381 km
237 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Houghton-Le-Spring
- Chester-le-Street36,917 people · ~7 km away
- Washington67,085 people · ~7 km away
- Sunderland170,134 people · ~9 km away
- Durham47,785 people · ~10 km away
- Felling34,355 people · ~14 km away
- Hebburn21,345 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Houghton-Le-Spring?
Houghton-Le-Spring has a population of 36,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #338 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Houghton-Le-Spring in?
Houghton-Le-Spring is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Houghton-Le-Spring the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 381 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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