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This web page provides a list of the largest urban centres in England based on the 2001 census data, with their population, county and local authorities. It also explains the concept of a primary urban area and the differences between city and urban area definitions.
Find out which places in the UK have been officially designated as cities by letters patent or royal charter. Learn about the history, criteria, and exceptions of city status in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
London is located on the River Thames in southeast England, with a population of 8.9 million in 2022. It is a global city with a rich history, diverse culture, and major landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye.
Find out the population and location of the 10 largest cities in England according to the 2021 UK Census. The list includes London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol, Leicester, Coventry and Bradford.
Most cities are ITL 3 areas in their own right. Some ITL 3 areas are made up of groups of authorities or metropolitan boroughs, such as the county of Greater Manchester and the conurbation of Tyneside, and tend to reflect high levels of economic coherence. London is the biggest city by GDP in the United Kingdom (£562 billion)
Find out the most populous urban areas in the United Kingdom based on the 2011 census, as defined by the Office for National Statistics. The largest city in England is Greater London with 9.7 million people, followed by Greater Manchester with 2.5 million.
Birmingham is the second-largest city in Britain, located in the West Midlands region, about 100 miles from London. It has a rich history of innovation, industry, and culture, and is the largest city outside London with 4.3 million people in the metropolitan area.
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, with a population of over 500,000. It has a rich industrial and cultural heritage, and is home to the University of Manchester, the world's oldest railway station, and the worker bee symbol.