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Who lives in ME1 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in ME1 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Medway
Region
South East
Population
29,036 (2024)
Population

Who lives in ME1 2

Residents
29,036
2024 estimate
Households
11,237
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.7% of residents. 20.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.5% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

ME1 2England
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

49.8% of residents are female and 50.2% male.

ME1 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.8%51%
  • Male50.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.6% of adults in ME1 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.1% have never married.

ME1 2England
Married or civil partnership41.6%44.7%
Never married40.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.8%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed5.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.8% of residents in ME1 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

ME1 2
47%
34%
13%
England
  • Very good47.3%48.5%
  • Good34.4%33.7%
  • Fair13.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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