Who lives in BH23 4QL
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH23 4QL, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- West Highcliffe
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,384 (2024)
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Who lives in BH23 4QL
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH23 4QL (West Highcliffe) (about 1,384 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 10.3% of residents. 10% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 37.8% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
54.1% of residents are female and 45.9% male.
- Female54.1%51%
- Male45.9%49%
Relationship status
50.6% of adults in the BH23 4QL area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 24% have never married.
How residents rate their health
80% of residents in the BH23 4QL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.6%48.5%
- Good36.3%33.7%
- Fair15.7%12.7%
- Bad3.2%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.