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Who lives in MK44 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK44 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Population
14,647 (2024)
Population

Who lives in MK44 2

Residents
14,647
2024 estimate
Households
5,853
Census
Median age
48
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.6% of residents. 12.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

MK44 2England
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% of residents are female and 49% male.

MK44 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

55.7% of adults in MK44 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 27.4% have never married.

MK44 2England
Married or civil partnership55.7%44.7%
Never married27.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.1%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.7% of residents in MK44 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

MK44 2
50%
35%
England
  • Very good50%48.5%
  • Good34.7%33.7%
  • Fair11.4%12.7%
  • Bad2.9%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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