Who lives in MK43 7SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK43 7SU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh
- Council
- Bedford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,379 (2024)
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Who lives in MK43 7SU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around MK43 7SU (Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh) (about 2,379 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 10–14, at 8% of residents. 12.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.5% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.7% of residents are female and 47.3% male.
- Female52.7%51%
- Male47.3%49%
Relationship status
57.8% of adults in the MK43 7SU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 27.1% have never married.
How residents rate their health
88.8% of residents in the MK43 7SU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good54.8%48.5%
- Good34%33.7%
- Fair8.6%12.7%
- Bad2%4%
- Very bad0.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.