Kingston upon Hull Population 2026
Kingston upon Hull has a population of 314,018, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.4% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
314,018
Rank in United Kingdom
#19
Coordinates
53.74°N, 0.34°W
~8 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
249 km
155 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 Kingston upon Hull
- Beverley30,587 people · ~13 km away
- Brough19,904 people · ~16 km away
- Grimsby86,138 people · ~26 km away
- Scunthorpe81,576 people · ~28 km away
- Cleethorpes38,996 people · ~29 km away
- Goole20,810 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull has a population of 314,018 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Kingston upon Hull in?
Kingston upon Hull is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Kingston upon Hull the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 249 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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