Richmondshire, Redditch and Tamworth had the fastest-growing population of those aged 65 and over

The 10 areas with the biggest increases in their share

of population aged 65 and over, 2011 to 2021

17.5% in 2011

23.5% in 2021

Richmondshire

Redditch

18.6

Tamworth

18.8

West Berkshire

19.6

Northumberland

25.5

Melton

23.3

Halton

18.6

High Peak

21.8

Hambleton

27.2

Mid Suffolk

25.3

0%

5

10

15

20

25

30

The 10 areas with the biggest increases in their share of population aged 65 and over, 2011 to 2021

17.5% in 2011

23.5% in 2021

Richmondshire

Redditch

18.6

Tamworth

18.8

West Berkshire

19.6

Northumberland

25.5

Melton

23.3

Halton

18.6

High Peak

21.8

Hambleton

27.2

Mid Suffolk

25.3

0%

5

10

15

20

25