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Who lives in BH17 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH17 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
10,636 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH17 8

Residents
10,636
2024 estimate
Households
4,380
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.7% of residents. 20.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.1% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

BH17 8England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.

BH17 8
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.4%51%
  • Male48.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.9% of adults in BH17 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.9% have never married.

BH17 8England
Married or civil partnership43.9%44.7%
Never married36.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.6%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed5.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.5% of residents in BH17 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH17 8
47%
35%
13%
England
  • Very good47.2%48.5%
  • Good35.3%33.7%
  • Fair12.6%12.7%
  • Bad3.8%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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