East Midlands
Updated 31 Dec 2025 · Home Office 7,829 people on asylum support in East Midlands
8 local authorities in this region. Rate of 15.5 per 10,000 residents. Average White British share: 71% (2021) projected to 46% by 2051. At roughly £150/person/day, asylum support in this region alone costs an estimated £429M per year.
Local authorities ranked by asylum seekers on support
1
Nottingham
1,605 48.5 57% → 22% 2 Leicester
1,512 38.9 33% → 8% 3 Derby
1,215 44.3 66% → 27% 4 North Northamptonshire
592 15.8 80% → 64% 5 West Northamptonshire
479 10.9 75% → 58% 6 Charnwood
238 12.6 78% → 55% 7 South Kesteven
215 14.6 90% → 80% 8 Mansfield
170 15.0 87% → 58% Click any area for the full profile. Rate = per 10,000 residents. WBI = White British Index (2021 → 2051 projected).