East Midlands
Updated 31 Dec 2025 · Home Office 7,672 people on asylum support in East Midlands
10 local authorities in this region. Rate of 15.2 per 10,000 residents. Average White British share: 74% (2021) projected to 51% by 2051. At roughly £150/person/day, asylum support in this region alone costs an estimated £420M per year.
Local authorities ranked by asylum seekers on support
1
Nottingham
1,538 46.5 57% → 20% 2 Leicester
1,370 35.3 33% → 8% 3 Derby
1,106 40.3 66% → 28% 4 North Northamptonshire
613 16.4 80% → 56% 5 West Northamptonshire
436 9.9 75% → 50% 6 South Kesteven
270 18.4 90% → 81% 7 Broxtowe
234 20.4 84% → 68% 8 Charnwood
210 11.2 78% → 57% 9 Bassetlaw
203 16.3 92% → 81% 10 Mansfield
193 17.1 87% → 61% Click any area for the full profile. Rate = per 10,000 residents. WBI = White British Index (2021 → 2051 projected).