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Who lives in MK40 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK40 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Population
7,833 (2024)
Population

Who lives in MK40 1

Residents
7,833
2024 estimate
Households
3,553
Census
Median age
35
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 11.3% of residents. 30.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 11.8% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

MK40 1England
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

45.9% of residents are female and 54.1% male.

MK40 1
46%
54%
England
  • Female45.9%51%
  • Male54.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

27.8% of adults in MK40 1 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 51.6% have never married.

MK40 1England
Married or civil partnership27.8%44.7%
Never married51.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.8%9.1%
Separated3.7%2.2%
Widowed5.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.3% of residents in MK40 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

MK40 1
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good44.5%48.5%
  • Good34.8%33.7%
  • Fair14.1%12.7%
  • Bad5%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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