Cheshire East Demographic
Latest official statistics for Cheshire East
Cheshire East is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in North West, home to 421,298 residents with a density of 361 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 13.6% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 44.8 years (4.1 above) the UK average.
Population421,298▲ 6,462 (1.6%)
Area1,166 km²
Density361
Median Age44.8+4.1 on UK avg age
Female215,02651.0%
Male206,27249.0%
Births3,6030.9%
Deaths4,3241.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 13.6%
Religion share in Cheshire East
Ethnic official statistics in Cheshire East
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.4% |
Asian | 2.4% |
Mixed | 1.8% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Cheshire East
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.7% |
Never Married | 31.6% |
Divorced | 9.8% |
Widowed | 6.9% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Cheshire East
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 71.9% |
Private Rented | 15.5% |
Social Rented | 11.6% |
Shared Ownership | 1% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Cheshire East
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 83.8% |
Disabled Limited | 9.8% |
Disabled Lot | 6.4% |
| Total | 100% |