Central Bedfordshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in East of England, home to 315,877 residents with a density of 441 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 23.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40.5 years (-0.2 above) the UK average.
Population315,877▲ 6,495 (2.1%)
Area716 km²
Density441
Median Age40.5-0.2 on UK avg age
Female160,82950.9%
Male155,04849.1%
Births3,5321.1%
Deaths2,4600.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 23.6%
Religion share in Central Bedfordshire
Ethnic official statistics in Central Bedfordshire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 90.3% |
Asian | 3.5% |
Mixed | 3% |
Black | 2.4% |
Other Group | 0.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Central Bedfordshire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.6% |
Never Married | 33.3% |
Divorced | 9.3% |
Widowed | 5.6% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Central Bedfordshire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 71.2% |
Private Rented | 13.7% |
Social Rented | 13.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.7% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Central Bedfordshire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 9.7% |
Not Disabled | 84.5% |
Disabled Lot | 5.8% |
| Total | 100% |