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Postcode sector · Christchurch

Who lives in BH23 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH23 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
8,847 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH23 1

Residents
8,847
2024 estimate
Households
4,287
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 28%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7% of residents. 14% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 28.2% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

BH23 1England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.9% of residents are female and 47.1% male.

BH23 1
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.9%51%
  • Male47.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.8% of adults in BH23 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 31.2% have never married.

BH23 1England
Married or civil partnership42.8%44.7%
Never married31.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved14.9%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed8.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.3% of residents in BH23 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH23 1
44%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good43.9%48.5%
  • Good35.4%33.7%
  • Fair14.7%12.7%
  • Bad4.7%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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