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Who lives in BH3 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH3 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
10,919 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH3 7

Residents
10,919
2024 estimate
Households
4,113
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 14.6% of residents. 26.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BH3 7England
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

49.9% of residents are female and 50.1% male.

BH3 7
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.9%51%
  • Male50.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.4% of adults in BH3 7 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 45.3% have never married.

BH3 7England
Married or civil partnership40.4%44.7%
Never married45.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.1%9.1%
Separated1.4%2.2%
Widowed4.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

85.3% of residents in BH3 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH3 7
52%
33%
England
  • Very good52.3%48.5%
  • Good33.1%33.7%
  • Fair11.1%12.7%
  • Bad2.7%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

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

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