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Who lives in BH24 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH24 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
13,046 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH24 2

Residents
13,046
2024 estimate
Households
5,806
Census
Median age
57
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
11% / 38%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 10.5% of residents. 10.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 37.6% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.

BH24 2England
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.

BH24 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.2%51%
  • Male47.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

56.9% of adults in BH24 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 21.9% have never married.

BH24 2England
Married or civil partnership56.9%44.7%
Never married21.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.9%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed9.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.3% of residents in BH24 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH24 2
44%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good44.3%48.5%
  • Good36%33.7%
  • Fair14.5%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%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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