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Who lives in BH22 8RG

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

Neighbourhood
Parley & Hampreston
Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,568 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH22 8RG

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH22 8RG (Parley & Hampreston) (about 1,568 residents).

Residents
1,568
2024 estimate
Households
649
Census
Median age
55
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 34%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.6% of residents. 9.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 33.6% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

BH22 8RGEngland
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

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

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

Relationship status

65.9% of adults in the BH22 8RG area are married or in a civil partnership, well above the England average of 44.7%. 19% have never married.

BH22 8RGEngland
Married or civil partnership65.9%44.7%
Never married19%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved6.9%9.1%
Separated1%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82% of residents in the BH22 8RG area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH22 8RG
48%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good47.8%48.5%
  • Good34.2%33.7%
  • Fair13.5%12.7%
  • Bad3.6%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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