Redcar Population 2026
Redcar has a population of 37,073, making it the #333 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 242× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,073
Rank in United Kingdom
#333
Coordinates
54.62°N, 1.06°W
~9 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
351 km
218 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 Redcar
- Guisborough16,979 people · ~9 km away
- Middlesbrough142,707 people · ~12 km away
- Hartlepool88,855 people · ~12 km away
- Billingham35,708 people · ~15 km away
- Stockton-on-Tees79,957 people · ~18 km away
- Thornaby-on-Tees22,356 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Redcar?
Redcar has a population of 37,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #333 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Redcar in?
Redcar is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Redcar the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 351 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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