Who lives in BH23 3QW
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH23 3QW, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Somerford
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,618 (2024)
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Who lives in BH23 3QW
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH23 3QW (Somerford) (about 1,618 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.6% of residents. 15.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.5% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.3% of residents are female and 47.7% male.
- Female52.3%51%
- Male47.7%49%
Relationship status
43.2% of adults in the BH23 3QW area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
77.7% of residents in the BH23 3QW area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good44%48.5%
- Good33.6%33.7%
- Fair14%12.7%
- Bad6.2%4%
- Very bad2.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.