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Who lives in BH22 8DZ

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

Neighbourhood
Parley & Hampreston
Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,668 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH22 8DZ

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH22 8DZ (Parley & Hampreston) (about 1,668 residents).

Residents
1,668
2024 estimate
Households
784
Census
Median age
63
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
8% / 47%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 10.8% of residents. 9.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 46.9% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.

BH22 8DZEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.1% of residents are female and 47.9% male.

BH22 8DZ
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.1%51%
  • Male47.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

59.5% of adults in the BH22 8DZ area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 18.1% have never married.

BH22 8DZEngland
Married or civil partnership59.5%44.7%
Never married18.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.1%9.1%
Separated0.6%2.2%
Widowed12.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.5% of residents in the BH22 8DZ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH22 8DZ
42%
37%
16%
England
  • Very good42.2%48.5%
  • Good37.4%33.7%
  • Fair15.5%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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