In the last 100 years the mean age difference at marriage in England and Wales has fluctuated in the range 2-3 years, but without exhibiting any long-run trend. Nevertheless, an age gap of 2-3 years is not typical. A 1-year gap is the most common in recent years and there is a good deal of variation between couples.

What is the average age gap between couples in the UK?

Research shows that the average age difference for couples in the UK is between 3 and 5 years.