Who lives in BH6 5LW
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH6 5LW, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Iford
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,119 (2024)
BH6 5LWBournemouth
Who lives in BH6 5LW
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH6 5LW (Iford) (about 1,119 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 10.3% of residents. 16.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.1% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.2% of residents are female and 46.8% male.
- Female53.2%51%
- Male46.8%49%
Relationship status
43% of adults in the BH6 5LW area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
79% of residents in the BH6 5LW area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good47.4%48.5%
- Good31.7%33.7%
- Fair14.1%12.7%
- Bad5.2%4%
- Very bad1.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.