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Who lives in BH8 8GU

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH8 8GU, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
East Cliff
Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
2,881 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH8 8GU

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH8 8GU (East Cliff) (about 2,881 residents).

Residents
2,881
2024 estimate
Households
680
Census
Median age
22
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
5% / 5%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 15–19, at 33.3% of residents. 38.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 5% are 65 or over, less than half the England figure of 18.4%.

BH8 8GUEngland
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20%
30%
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Gender

The gender split

48.8% of residents are female and 51.2% male.

BH8 8GU
49%
51%
England
  • Female48.8%51%
  • Male51.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

13.9% of adults in the BH8 8GU area are married or in a civil partnership, less than half the England average of 44.7%. 78.8% have never married.

BH8 8GUEngland
Married or civil partnership13.9%44.7%
Never married78.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved4.8%9.1%
Separated1.2%2.2%
Widowed1.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

87.3% of residents in the BH8 8GU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH8 8GU
49%
39%
England
  • Very good48.8%48.5%
  • Good38.5%33.7%
  • Fair10.1%12.7%
  • Bad2%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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