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National Statistics Census returns show that the population of Epping Forest district has only grown by 4,869 people between 1991 and the 2001 Census results recently released. This rate of population increase is one of the lowest in the East of England region, to which the district now belongs. Similarly, the district’s population density (the number of people per hectare) is relatively few compared to the national average.

Encouragingly Epping Forest ranks second in the Eastern region for the number of residents using public transport to get to work, despite the fact that a relatively high proportion of households have two or more cars. Epping Forest people are among the most caring in the region, with 12,247 people providing unpaid care to family, friends or neighbours, 2,045 of which provide over 50 hours a week.

The district has a comparatively higher proportion of home owners than the country as a whole, with 75% of its households occupied by the owner. It also has unemployment rates of under three per cent.

Information on religion is new to the 2001 Census. It shows that whilst the majority of the District’s population is Christian, the district does have a higher proportion of Hindus, Sikhs and particularly Jews than most of the region and also the country as a whole. Similarly, as with the rest of Essex, the largest minority ethnic group in Epping Forest is Indian.

Forward Planning produce a Key facts report highlighting statistics for the District and wards, this will be available online to view or print, click here to download this document. The Census results are available online from  although individual results will remain confidential for 100 years, results for Epping Forest District can be viewed by clicking here, and the Population structure is shown here. National Statistics also provide a wide range of neighbourhood statistics covering subjects beyond those covered by the census, follow this link to access the data for Epping.

Summary of Main Results for Epping Forest District 

For more information about the census results for Epping Forest please contact forwardplans@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.