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Who lives in CM7 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM7 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Braintree
Region
East of England
Population
17,435 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CM7 1

Residents
17,435
2024 estimate
Households
7,170
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.8% of residents. 20.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

CM7 1England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51% of residents are female and 49% male.

CM7 1
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.6% of adults in CM7 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.7% have never married.

CM7 1England
Married or civil partnership42.6%44.7%
Never married37.7%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.2%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed6.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.9% of residents in CM7 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CM7 1
46%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good45.7%48.5%
  • Good36.2%33.7%
  • Fair13.7%12.7%
  • Bad3.5%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

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

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