Dunstable Population 2026
Dunstable has a population of 51,973, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 172× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,973
Rank in United Kingdom
#225
Coordinates
51.89°N, 0.52°W
~150 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
50 km
31 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 Dunstable
- Luton225,262 people · ~7 km away
- Leighton Buzzard42,727 people · ~10 km away
- Hemel Hempstead95,961 people · ~16 km away
- Ampthill20,026 people · ~16 km away
- Bletchley50,193 people · ~19 km away
- St Albans84,561 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dunstable?
Dunstable has a population of 51,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Dunstable in?
Dunstable is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Dunstable the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 50 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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