Overview
The Ranking evaluates data of the top UK-based billionaires according to their estimated net worth, industry affiliation, and ranking position.
The list includes richest people from various sectors such as finance, consumer goods, real estate, industry, and entertainment in the UK.
Beinsure Media analyzed data from The Bloomberg Billionaires Index and compiled a UK billionaires rating.
As of the latest figures, the United Kingdom is home to a diverse and influential group of billionaires whose fortunes span a wide range of industries.
TOP Richest People in the UK by Net Worth
| Rank | Name | Net worth | Industry |
| 1 | James Dyson | $18.1B | Consumer |
| 2 | Jim Ratcliffe | $15.1B | Industrial |
| 3 | Alex Gerko | $14.4B | Finance |
| 4 | Hugh Grosvenor | $12.8B | Real Estate |
| 5 | Anthony Bamford & family | $12.4B | Industrial |
| 6 | Tom Morris | $12.0B | Retail |
| 7 | Simon Reuben | $11.5B | Diversified |
| 8 | David Reuben | $11.5B | Diversified |
| 9 | Chris Hohn | $11.3B | Finance |
| 10 | Michael Platt | $10.7B | Finance |
| 11 | Nik Storonsky | $8.63B | Finance |
| 12 | Clive Calder | $8.33B | Entertainment |
| 13 | Joe Lewis | $8.06B | Diversified |
| 14 | Edward Cadogan | $7.26B | Real Estate |
The United Kingdom’s Richest Men: A Glimpse into Britain’s Billionaire Class
Topping the list is Sir James Dyson, whose innovations in consumer technology have amassed him a net worth of $18.1 billion. Following him is industrial magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe, valued at $15.1 billion, largely due to his leadership of the chemicals giant Ineos.
The finance sector features prominently among Britain’s wealthiest. Alex Gerko, a low-profile trading tycoon, sits in third place with $14.4 bn, while hedge fund managers Chris Hohn and Michael Platt also make the top ten. Nik Storonsky, co-founder of the fintech company Revolut, represents the new wave of tech-driven financial success with a fortune of $8.63 bn.
Real estate continues to be a key source of enduring wealth. Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, commands $12.8 bn through his vast property holdings, and Edward Cadogan adds to the sector’s presence with $7.26 bn.
The Reuben brothers, Simon and David, tied at $11.5 bn each, exemplify diversified investment success. Meanwhile, Anthony Bamford and family ($12.4 bn) uphold the UK’s industrial legacy through JCB, the construction equipment manufacturer.
Retail is represented by Tom Morris, founder of Home Bargains, with $12 bn, demonstrating that strategic discount retail can yield billion-pound fortunes. Clive Calder, who made his wealth in the music industry, and Joe Lewis, a seasoned investor, round out the list.
This group of individuals not only reflects the sectors driving Britain’s economic power but also highlights the evolving nature of wealth creation — from inherited estates to entrepreneurial triumphs in technology and finance. Together, they offer a portrait of modern British affluence, grounded in both tradition and innovation.
FAQ
Sir James Dyson holds the top position, with an estimated net worth of $18.1 bn, largely from his innovations in vacuum and air technology through Dyson Ltd.
The most represented industries are finance, real estate, industrial manufacturing, and consumer technology, with several billionaires also having diversified investment portfolios.
Not entirely. While many, such as Alex Gerko and Nik Storonsky, are self-made entrepreneurs, others like Hugh Grosvenor and Anthony Bamford inherited family businesses or estates and expanded them.
A significant one. Multiple individuals on the list, including Chris Hohn, Michael Platt, and Alex Gerko, made their fortunes through hedge funds, trading, and fintech innovation, indicating the sector’s lucrative potential.
These figures reflect the most recent available data and are typically updated daily or monthly, depending on market fluctuations and public disclosures of asset values. The estimates are based on company holdings, real estate, and other publicly known investments.
