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Who lives in BH22 8ST

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

Neighbourhood
Parley & Hampreston
Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,692 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH22 8ST

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH22 8ST (Parley & Hampreston) (about 1,692 residents).

Residents
1,692
2024 estimate
Households
602
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.2% of residents. 14.5% 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%.

BH22 8STEngland
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

52.1% of residents are female and 47.9% male.

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

Relationship status

56% of adults in the BH22 8ST area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 27% have never married.

BH22 8STEngland
Married or civil partnership56%44.7%
Never married27%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.6%9.1%
Separated1.1%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.6% of residents in the BH22 8ST area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH22 8ST
54%
30%
13%
England
  • Very good54%48.5%
  • Good29.6%33.7%
  • Fair13.1%12.7%
  • Bad2.3%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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