Who lives in BH6 4AY
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH6 4AY, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,782 (2024)
Who lives in BH6 4AY
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH6 4AY (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 4AY 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 4AY 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.