Epping Forest Demographic
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
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 
| Asian | 7.2% | 
| Mixed | 3.6% | 
| Black | 2.9% | 
| Other Group | 2.2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in Epping Forest
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 47.8% | 
| Never Married | 35.1% | 
| Divorced | 8.7% | 
| Widowed | 6.4% | 
| Separated | 2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in Epping Forest
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 69.7% | 
| Private Rented | 14.9% | 
| Social Rented | 14.7% | 
| Shared Ownership | 0.6% | 
| Rent Free | 0.1% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in Epping Forest
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Not Disabled | 86% | 
| Disabled Limited | 8.2% | 
| Disabled Lot | 5.8% | 
| Total | 100% | 
