Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Braintree

Braintree (E07000067) is a local authority district in Essex. The district's population of 155,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 137th largest in England and Wales. Braintree saw a population increase of 5.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Braintree

Population

155,200
people in 2021
137th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.5%
more people than 2011
175th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Braintree
  • England and Wales
+39%
1981
2021

Density

254
people per square km
238th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Braintree
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Braintree
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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