Braintree vs Uttlesford
A side-by-side comparison of the Braintree and Uttlesfordlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Braintree is the more populous; council tax is lower in Braintree; Uttlesford has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Braintree | Uttlesford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 155,270 | 91,341 |
| Density | 254/km² | 142/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,280 | £2,334 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 91% | 95% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 20% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 60% |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | 20% |