Cherwell Demographic
Latest official statistics for Cherwell
Cherwell is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 170,426 residents with a density of 289 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 19.8% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40.4 years (-0.3 above) the UK average.
Population170,426▲ 2,946 (1.8%)
Area589 km²
Density289
Median Age40.4-0.3 on UK avg age
Female86,06150.5%
Male84,36549.5%
Births1,7661.0%
Deaths1,4100.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 19.8%
Religion share in Cherwell
Ethnic official statistics in Cherwell
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 88% |
Asian | 6% |
Mixed | 2.9% |
Black | 1.8% |
Other Group | 1.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Cherwell
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.6% |
Never Married | 34.5% |
Divorced | 9.3% |
Widowed | 5.5% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Cherwell
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65% |
Private Rented | 19.8% |
Social Rented | 13.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.9% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Cherwell
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 84.9% |
Disabled Limited | 9.5% |
Disabled Lot | 5.6% |
| Total | 100% |