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Who lives in BH12 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH12 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
15,102 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH12 2

Residents
15,102
2024 estimate
Households
6,319
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.9% of residents. 19% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.9% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BH12 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

BH12 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.3% of adults in BH12 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.7% have never married.

BH12 2England
Married or civil partnership44.3%44.7%
Never married36.7%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.4%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed5.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.1% of residents in BH12 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH12 2
47%
35%
13%
England
  • Very good47.4%48.5%
  • Good34.7%33.7%
  • Fair12.8%12.7%
  • Bad4%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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