Who lives in BH6 5NW
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH6 5NW, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,768 (2024)
BH6 5NWBournemouth
Who lives in BH6 5NW
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH6 5NW (East Southbourne & Hengistbury Head) (about 1,768 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 45–49, at 7.8% of residents. 12.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 27% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
54.4% of residents are female and 45.6% male.
- Female54.4%51%
- Male45.6%49%
Relationship status
51% of adults in the BH6 5NW area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 26.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
82.7% of residents in the BH6 5NW area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good49.8%48.5%
- Good32.9%33.7%
- Fair12.9%12.7%
- Bad3.7%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.