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Who lives in MK40 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK40 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Population
18,199 (2024)
Population

Who lives in MK40 2

Residents
18,199
2024 estimate
Households
8,212
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 10% of residents. 26.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

MK40 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

47.5% of residents are female and 52.5% male.

MK40 2
47%
53%
England
  • Female47.5%51%
  • Male52.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

30.7% of adults in MK40 2 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 48.3% have never married.

MK40 2England
Married or civil partnership30.7%44.7%
Never married48.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.3%9.1%
Separated3.3%2.2%
Widowed6.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.5% of residents in MK40 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

MK40 2
46%
33%
14%
England
  • Very good46.3%48.5%
  • Good33.2%33.7%
  • Fair14.2%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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