Region · England
North West
Explore North West England, a region bringing together urban destinations including Manchester, Liverpool and Blackpool with countryside in Cheshire, Lancashire and the Lake District.
Quick facts
- Type of place
- Region
- Nation
- England
- Official identifier
- gss:E12000002
- Part of
- England (Nation)
ONS English regions December 2025
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Overview
The North West covers 14,107.97 square kilometres and had a population of 7,772,854 people as of 30 June 2025, according to Office for National Statistics estimates based on 2023 local authority boundaries. Defined as an official English region, it brings together major urban centres and rural countryside under one geographic umbrella.
Geography and administration
This region helps you explore places in England. It does not have its own local council.
Population and demographics
- Land area
- 14,107.97 km²
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Figures for . ONS EW MYE25 workbook geography: Notes April 2024; landing edition 2023 boundaries.
Office for National Statistics · ons-mid-2025 · MYE5!D25 (binary spreadsheet decimal rounded to 6 dp). Released 29 July 2026.
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- Population
- 7,772,854 people
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Figures for . ONS EW MYE25 workbook geography: Notes April 2024; landing edition 2023 boundaries.
Office for National Statistics · ons-mid-2025 · MYE2 - Persons!D25. Released 29 July 2026.
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Population density: 551.0 people per km²
Calculated from the population and land area for 30 June 2025, using figures from the same release and covering the same boundaries.
Urban Energy and Heritage
The region is known for its urban destinations. Liverpool is celebrated for its maritime and musical heritage, while Manchester serves as another major urban anchor. Alongside these centres, destinations like Blackpool form part of the area's mix.
Countryside and Landscapes
Beyond the urban areas, the North West encompasses varied rural environments. The Lake District offers hills and lakes, while the surrounding countryside in Cheshire and Lancashire provides additional settings.
Understanding the Region
As a designated English region, the North West covers a territory rather than a single council. It functions as a geographic region sharing this defined identity.