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Who lives in MK42 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK42 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Population
22,692 (2024)
Population

Who lives in MK42 9

Residents
22,692
2024 estimate
Households
8,365
Census
Median age
36
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.8% of residents. 22.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

MK42 9England
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

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

MK42 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.1%51%
  • Male48.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.8% of adults in MK42 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 41.3% have never married.

MK42 9England
Married or civil partnership40.8%44.7%
Never married41.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.1%
Separated2.9%2.2%
Widowed5.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.2% of residents in MK42 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

MK42 9
47%
36%
12%
England
  • Very good46.6%48.5%
  • Good35.7%33.7%
  • Fair12.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.2%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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