Braintree District is situated in the north of Essex. We cover some 61,168 Ha (236 square miles) of largely rural land, and we have a population of approximately 140,900 (2007 estimate). We are one of England's largest districts, with three growing market towns and surrounding rural areas dotted with more timber framed buildings than anywhere else in the country.

Currently the electoral register for the District contains approximately 103,500 names.

On Census Day - 29th April 2001 - The population of Braintree District was recorded as 132,179

- Click here for a summary of 2001 census information about the District 

- Click here for Neighbourhood Statistics data about the District

Information provided by the - Office of National Statistics.