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Who lives in MK41 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK41 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Population
8,276 (2024)
Population

Who lives in MK41 6

Residents
8,276
2024 estimate
Households
3,520
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.6% of residents. 15.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

MK41 6England
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

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

MK41 6
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.4% of adults in MK41 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33.1% have never married.

MK41 6England
Married or civil partnership48.4%44.7%
Never married33.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed6.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

85.2% of residents in MK41 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

MK41 6
50%
35%
England
  • Very good50.1%48.5%
  • Good35.1%33.7%
  • Fair10.8%12.7%
  • Bad3.2%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

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

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