Authority → Breckland

Breckland Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Breckland in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

142,200

Population

9.2%

Unqualified

2.7%

Unemployment

£28,974

Salary

£247,297

Property

Quick answer: Breckland is a local authority in England. The population of Breckland is 142,200. The population per square mile of Breckland is 356. The average salary in Breckland is £28,974 per year. The average property price in Breckland is £247,297.


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Breckland Demographics


The population of Breckland is 142,200. The population per square mile of Breckland is 356. The population has increased by 900 in the past year. The population has increased by 45,500 since 1981.


There are more females in Breckland. They account for 50.4% of the population.


Breckland Employment


78.0% of the people in Breckland are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Breckland is 2.7%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Breckland Student Population


The student population of Breckland is 3,700. Students account for 20.5% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


86.8% of the people in Breckland have an NVQ1 qualification. 73.0% have an NVQ2 qualification. 51.7% have an NVQ3 qualification. 28.5% have an NVQ4 qualification.


9.2% of the people in Breckland have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Breckland Economy


There are 5,155 businesses in Breckland. 88.8% are micro businesses. 8.9% are small businesses. 2.0% are medium businesses. 0.3% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Breckland are manufacturing businesses.


Breckland Salary


The average salary in Breckland is £28,974 per year. Males earn 8.5% more.


Salaries in Breckland are 13.21% less than the national average of £33,384.


Breckland Property


The average property price in Breckland is £247,297. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Breckland: £397,573 for detached houses. £265,688 for semi-detached houses. £204,782 for terrace houses. £121,144 for flats.