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Who lives in BH16 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH16 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
13,955 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH16 5

Residents
13,955
2024 estimate
Households
5,603
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.2% of residents. 17.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BH16 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

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

BH16 5
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.1%51%
  • Male48.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47.8% of adults in BH16 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33% have never married.

BH16 5England
Married or civil partnership47.8%44.7%
Never married33%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.6%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed6.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.3% of residents in BH16 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH16 5
47%
35%
13%
England
  • Very good46.7%48.5%
  • Good34.6%33.7%
  • Fair13.5%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%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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