Epping Forest Demographic

Country: England|Region: East of England|District Type: Non-metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Epping Forest

Epping Forest is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in East of England, home to 137,451 residents with a density of 405 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.7 years (2.0 above) the UK average.

Population137,451▲ 1,275 (0.9%)
Area339 km²
Density405
Median Age42.7+2.0 on UK avg age
Female70,70751.4%
Male66,74448.6%
Births1,3801.0%
Deaths1,2550.9%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: 10.1%
Religion share in Epping Forest
Ethnic official statistics in Epping Forest
EthnicShare
White
84.1%
Asian
7.2%
Mixed
3.6%
Black
2.9%
Other Group
2.2%
Civil Status latest data in Epping Forest
StatusShare
Married
47.8%
Never Married
35.1%
Divorced
8.7%
Widowed
6.4%
Separated
2%
Tenure distribution in Epping Forest
TenureShare
Owns
69.7%
Private Rented
14.9%
Social Rented
14.7%
Shared Ownership
0.6%
Rent Free
0.1%
Disability distribution in Epping Forest
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
86%
Disabled Limited
8.2%
Disabled Lot
5.8%