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Office for National Statistics
Office for National Statistics
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Live Births in England and Wales by Characteristics of Mother 1, 2013
Key Findings
- In 2013, over half (51%) of all live births were to mothers aged 30 and over.
- Nearly two-thirds (66%) of fathers were aged 30 and over in 2013 (excluding births registered solely by the mother).
- The average age of all mothers increased to 30.0 years in 2013, compared with 29.8 years in 2012.
- The average age of first time mothers was 28.3 years in 2013, compared with 28.1 years in 2012.
- In 2013, 84% of babies were registered by parents who were married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting.
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