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Postcode sector · Christchurch

Who lives in BH23 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH23 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
13,501 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH23 2

Residents
13,501
2024 estimate
Households
5,620
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 25%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.6% of residents. 12.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

BH23 2England
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% of residents are female and 48% male.

BH23 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52%51%
  • Male48%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

50.2% of adults in BH23 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 29.6% have never married.

BH23 2England
Married or civil partnership50.2%44.7%
Never married29.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.9%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed8.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82% of residents in BH23 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH23 2
48%
34%
13%
England
  • Very good47.9%48.5%
  • Good34.2%33.7%
  • Fair13%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%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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