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Who lives in BH12 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH12 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
8,051 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH12 5

Residents
8,051
2024 estimate
Households
2,970
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 7.2% of residents. 18.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

BH12 5England
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

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

BH12 5
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.5%51%
  • Male49.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.1% of adults in BH12 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.3% have never married.

BH12 5England
Married or civil partnership45.1%44.7%
Never married37.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.2%9.1%
Separated1.5%2.2%
Widowed6.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80% of residents in BH12 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH12 5
44%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good44%48.5%
  • Good35.9%33.7%
  • Fair14%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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