Stockport Population 2026
Stockport has a population of 139,052, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.2% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,052
Rank in United Kingdom
#72
Coordinates
53.41°N, 2.16°W
~59 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
252 km
156 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 Stockport
- Bredbury17,040 people · ~3 km away
- Hazel Grove20,170 people · ~4 km away
- Cheadle Hulme28,952 people · ~4 km away
- Bramhall17,195 people · ~6 km away
- Denton27,464 people · ~6 km away
- Hyde35,895 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Stockport?
Stockport has a population of 139,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Stockport in?
Stockport is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Stockport the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 252 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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