Breckland Demographic
Latest official statistics for Breckland
Breckland is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in East of England, home to 146,620 residents with a density of 112 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.9% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 47.2 years (6.5 above) the UK average.
Population146,620▲ 1,686 (1.2%)
Area1,305 km²
Density112
Median Age47.2+6.5 on UK avg age
Female74,11850.6%
Male72,50249.4%
Births1,1870.8%
Deaths1,7611.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.9%
Religion share in Breckland
Ethnic official statistics in Breckland
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.5% |
Mixed | 1.4% |
Asian | 0.9% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Breckland
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.3% |
Never Married | 30.4% |
Divorced | 10.7% |
Widowed | 7.3% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Breckland
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.1% |
Private Rented | 18.1% |
Social Rented | 14.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Breckland
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.1% |
Not Disabled | 81.6% |
Disabled Lot | 7.3% |
| Total | 100% |