List of urban areas in the United Kingdom
This is a list of the most populous urban areas in the United Kingdom based on the 2011 census, as defined by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Definition
[edit]The methodology used by ONS in 2011 is set out in 2011 Built-up Areas – Methodology and Guidance, published in June 2013. When ONS reported the results of the 2011 UK census, it used the term "built-up area" rather than the term "urban area" as used in previous censuses. ONS states, however, that the criteria used to define "built-up area" have not changed:
the definition follows a ‘bricks and mortar’ approach, with areas defined as built-up land with a minimum area of 20 hectares (200,000 m2), while settlements within 200 metres of each other are linked. Built-up area sub-divisions are also identified to provide greater detail in the data, especially in the larger conurbations.[1]
In reporting the 2001 census, the ONS gave a clearer definition of the term "built-up" as follows:
This comprises permanent structures and the land on which they are situated, including land enclosed by or closely associated with such structures; transportation corridors such as roads, railways and canals which have built up land on one or both sides, or which link built-up sites which are less than 200 metres apart; transportation features such as airports and operational airfields, railway yards, motorway service areas and car parks; mine buildings, excluding mineral workings and quarries; and any area completely surrounded by builtup sites. Areas such as playing fields and golf courses are excluded unless completely surrounded by builtup sites...[2]
Most populous
[edit]The list below shows the most populated Metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom as defined by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The list includes all Metropolitan areas with a population in excess of 100,000. Note: For both GDP and GDP per Capita statistics are in United States Dollars, not Pound Sterling meaning that the number will appear larger than if it were in Pounds.
Map
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Over 1 million 
500,000–999,999 
250,000–499,999 
150,000–249,999 
100,000–149,999See also
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Notes
[edit]- ^ The built-up area names are taken from the 2011 census. Some articles use other names or link to the most appropriate article.
- ^ ONS definition. Excludes motorways, rivers, lakes, parks and other open space, even if fully contained but wider than 200m.[1]: 10
- ^ ONS definition.[1]: 6
- ^ The BUASD that the ONS calls "Milton Keynes" is just that part of Milton Keynes after subtraction of Bletchley,[5] which has been part of its designated area since 1967 and which has expanded since then as part of the overall development.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "2011 Built-up Areas – Methodology and Guidance" (PDF). 2013 v1. Office for National Statistics. June 2013. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2013.
- ^ "Census 2001: Key Statistics for urban areas in the North" (PDF). 2004. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2014.
- ^ "2011 Census – Built-up areas". ONS. Retrieved 1 July 2013. (needs a more direct citation)
- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Milton Keynes BUA Built-up area (E34005056)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Milton Keynes Built-up area sub-division (E35001516)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2 January 2022.