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Who lives in CO6 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CO6 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Braintree
Region
East of England
Population
9,680 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CO6 2

Residents
9,680
2024 estimate
Households
3,739
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 14.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.6% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

CO6 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

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

CO6 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.1%51%
  • Male48.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

53.7% of adults in CO6 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 28% have never married.

CO6 2England
Married or civil partnership53.7%44.7%
Never married28%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated1.7%2.2%
Widowed6.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.6% of residents in CO6 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CO6 2
50%
34%
England
  • Very good49.9%48.5%
  • Good33.7%33.7%
  • Fair11.9%12.7%
  • Bad3.4%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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