Who lives in BH20 7EL
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH20 7EL, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,234 (2024)
BH20 7ELWareham
Who lives in BH20 7EL
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH20 7EL (Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers) (about 2,234 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 35–39, at 7.1% of residents. 15.6% 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%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
49.9% of adults in the BH20 7EL area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 29.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
83.2% of residents in the BH20 7EL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good50.5%48.5%
- Good32.8%33.7%
- Fair11.8%12.7%
- Bad3.9%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.