South East Demographic
Latest official statistics for South East
South East, home to 9,642,942 residents with a density of 506 people per km².The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.8 years (1.1 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population9,642,942▲ 113,496 (1.2%)
Area19,072 km²
Density506
Median Age41.8+1.1 on UK avg age
Female4,931,60651.1%
Male4,711,33648.9%
Births88,6760.9%
Deaths87,5070.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 11.4%
Religion share in South East
Ethnic official statistics in South East
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 86.3% |
Asian | 7% |
Mixed | 2.8% |
Black | 2.4% |
Other Group | 1.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in South East
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.7% |
Never Married | 34.8% |
Divorced | 9.3% |
Widowed | 6.1% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in South East
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.7% |
Private Rented | 19.2% |
Social Rented | 13.6% |
Shared Ownership | 1.4% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in South East
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 9.9% |
Not Disabled | 83.9% |
Disabled Lot | 6.2% |
| Total | 100% |