Braintree Demographic
Latest official statistics for Braintree
Braintree is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in East of England, home to 164,304 residents with a density of 269 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.9 years (2.2 above) the UK average.
Population164,304▲ 3,810 (2.4%)
Area612 km²
Density269
Median Age42.9+2.2 on UK avg age
Female84,02851.1%
Male80,27648.9%
Births1,5891.0%
Deaths1,5070.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.4%
Religion share in Braintree
Ethnic official statistics in Braintree
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.7% |
Mixed | 1.9% |
Asian | 1.7% |
Black | 1.2% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Braintree
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.6% |
Never Married | 32.9% |
Divorced | 10.2% |
Widowed | 6.3% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Braintree
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.9% |
Social Rented | 16.3% |
Private Rented | 15.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Braintree
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 83.2% |
Disabled Limited | 10.2% |
Disabled Lot | 6.6% |
| Total | 100% |