Luton Population 2026
Luton has a population of 225,262, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.3% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
225,262
Rank in United Kingdom
#35
Coordinates
51.88°N, 0.42°W
~117 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
46 km
29 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 Luton
- Dunstable51,973 people · ~7 km away
- Hemel Hempstead95,961 people · ~14 km away
- Stevenage91,774 people · ~15 km away
- St Albans84,561 people · ~16 km away
- Welwyn Garden City51,505 people · ~17 km away
- Leighton Buzzard42,727 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luton?
Luton has a population of 225,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Luton in?
Luton is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Luton the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 46 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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