Who lives in BH31 6JP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH31 6JP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- West Verwood
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,505 (2024)
BH31 6JPVerwood
Who lives in BH31 6JP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH31 6JP (West Verwood) (about 1,505 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 9% of residents. 9.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31.6% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
62.9% of adults in the BH31 6JP area are married or in a civil partnership, well above the England average of 44.7%. 21.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
87% of residents in the BH31 6JP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good49.2%48.5%
- Good37.8%33.7%
- Fair10%12.7%
- Bad2.7%4%
- Very bad0.3%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.