Who lives in BH6 3BX
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH6 3BX, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,782 (2024)
BH6 3BXBournemouth
Who lives in BH6 3BX
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH6 3BX (East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head) (about 1,782 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.1% of residents. 18.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31.3% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
54.2% of residents are female and 45.8% male.
- Female54.2%51%
- Male45.8%49%
Relationship status
31.7% of adults in the BH6 3BX area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 38% have never married.
How residents rate their health
79.2% of residents in the BH6 3BX area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good44.1%48.5%
- Good35.1%33.7%
- Fair14%12.7%
- Bad5%4%
- Very bad1.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.