According to a survey carried out by British Conservative pollster Lord Ashcroft - of 12,369 people on the day of the referendum - three quarters of 18-24 year olds (73 per cent) voted to Remain. Older voters, meanwhile, largely voted to Leave, including 60 per cent of people over the age of 65.
Differences also emerged between the employed and unemployed, with the majority of people in full or part-time work voting to Remain. Those not working, or on a pension, voted primarily for Leave.
The majority of people with a formal education voted to remain In (57 per cent of those with a university education and 65 per cent of those with a higher education degree). 81 per cent of people currently in full-time education voted to Remain. Those who finished their education at secondary school level or earlier generally voted to Leave.