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Who lives in MK42 9SU

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

Neighbourhood
Cauldwell
Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
1,656 (2024)
Population

Who lives in MK42 9SU

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around MK42 9SU (Cauldwell) (about 1,656 residents).

Residents
1,656
2024 estimate
Households
550
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 35–39, at 8.6% of residents. 20.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.3% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

MK42 9SUEngland
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

49.9% of residents are female and 50.1% male.

MK42 9SU
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.9%51%
  • Male50.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.2% of adults in the MK42 9SU area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.4% have never married.

MK42 9SUEngland
Married or civil partnership45.2%44.7%
Never married36.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.2%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed7.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.2% of residents in the MK42 9SU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

MK42 9SU
43%
37%
14%
England
  • Very good43.2%48.5%
  • Good37%33.7%
  • Fair14.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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