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Who lives in BH22 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH22 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
13,270 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH22 8

Residents
13,270
2024 estimate
Households
5,665
Census
Median age
55
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 35%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.7% of residents. 12% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 35% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

BH22 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

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

BH22 8
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

56.1% of adults in BH22 8 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 23.3% have never married.

BH22 8England
Married or civil partnership56.1%44.7%
Never married23.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.2%9.1%
Separated1.2%2.2%
Widowed10.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.9% of residents in BH22 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH22 8
44%
36%
15%
England
  • Very good44.3%48.5%
  • Good35.6%33.7%
  • Fair14.8%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%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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