Who lives in BH22 8BU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH22 8BU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Parley & Hampreston
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,985 (2024)
BH22 8BUFerndown
Who lives in BH22 8BU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH22 8BU (Parley & Hampreston) (about 1,985 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 85+, at 13.5% of residents. 8.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 54.6% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.4% of residents are female and 46.6% male.
- Female53.4%51%
- Male46.6%49%
Relationship status
56.5% of adults in the BH22 8BU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 17.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
75.1% of residents in the BH22 8BU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good35.1%48.5%
- Good40%33.7%
- Fair18.9%12.7%
- Bad4.6%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.