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Who lives in BH12 4

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH12 4, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
24,984 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH12 4

Residents
24,984
2024 estimate
Households
9,903
Census
Median age
40
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.3% of residents. 18.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BH12 4England
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

50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.

BH12 4
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.8%51%
  • Male49.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.7% of adults in BH12 4 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.8% have never married.

BH12 4England
Married or civil partnership43.7%44.7%
Never married36.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.1%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed6.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.7% of residents in BH12 4 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH12 4
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good44.8%48.5%
  • Good34.9%33.7%
  • Fair14.2%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

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

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