Northwich Population 2026
Northwich has a population of 47,421, making it the #252 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 189× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,421
Rank in United Kingdom
#252
Coordinates
53.26°N, 2.52°W
~36 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
254 km
158 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 Northwich
- Winsford30,259 people · ~7 km away
- Warrington172,330 people · ~15 km away
- Sandbach17,976 people · ~16 km away
- Runcorn61,145 people · ~17 km away
- Great Sankey43,793 people · ~17 km away
- Hale16,715 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Northwich?
Northwich has a population of 47,421 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #252 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Northwich in?
Northwich is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Northwich the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 254 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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