Who lives in BH6 4DS
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH6 4DS, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,500 (2024)
BH6 4DSBournemouth
Who lives in BH6 4DS
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH6 4DS (East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head) (about 1,500 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.6% of residents. 8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 33.6% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.9% of residents are female and 48.1% male.
- Female51.9%51%
- Male48.1%49%
Relationship status
64.6% of adults in the BH6 4DS area are married or in a civil partnership, well above the England average of 44.7%. 19.1% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.3% of residents in the BH6 4DS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good49.8%48.5%
- Good34.5%33.7%
- Fair12.6%12.7%
- Bad2.6%4%
- Very bad0.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.