Who lives in MK40 2QA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK40 2QA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Castle & Kingsway
- Council
- Bedford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,948 (2024)
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Who lives in MK40 2QA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around MK40 2QA (Castle & Kingsway) (about 1,948 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 25–29, at 11.6% of residents. 27.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.8% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
47.1% of residents are female and 52.9% male.
- Female47.1%51%
- Male52.9%49%
Relationship status
28.9% of adults in the MK40 2QA area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 49% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78% of residents in the MK40 2QA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good40.8%48.5%
- Good37.2%33.7%
- Fair14.9%12.7%
- Bad5.7%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.