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Who lives in CM23 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM23 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
East Hertfordshire
Region
East of England
Population
18,701 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CM23 2

Residents
18,701
2024 estimate
Households
6,984
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 8.2% of residents. 21.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.4% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

CM23 2England
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

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

CM23 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.5% of adults in CM23 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.9% have never married.

CM23 2England
Married or civil partnership46.5%44.7%
Never married37.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.2%9.1%
Separated1.7%2.2%
Widowed5.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

88.3% of residents in CM23 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CM23 2
57%
32%
England
  • Very good56.7%48.5%
  • Good31.6%33.7%
  • Fair8.8%12.7%
  • Bad2.2%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

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

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