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Who lives in CM21 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM21 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Epping Forest
Region
East of England
Population
2,142 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CM21 1

Residents
2,142
2024 estimate
Households
1,045
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.8% of residents. 22.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

CM21 1England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

49.2% of residents are female and 50.8% male.

CM21 1
49%
51%
England
  • Female49.2%51%
  • Male50.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.3% of adults in CM21 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40% have never married.

CM21 1England
Married or civil partnership41.3%44.7%
Never married40%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.6%9.1%
Separated2.7%2.2%
Widowed4.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

88.7% of residents in CM21 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CM21 1
51%
37%
England
  • Very good51.3%48.5%
  • Good37.4%33.7%
  • Fair8.4%12.7%
  • Bad2.5%4%
  • Very bad0.5%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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