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Who lives in BH8 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BH8 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region
South West
Population
27,496 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BH8 9

Residents
27,496
2024 estimate
Households
11,169
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 8.3% of residents. 21.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.6% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

BH8 9England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.

BH8 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.6%51%
  • Male49.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.2% of adults in BH8 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.9% have never married.

BH8 9England
Married or civil partnership41.2%44.7%
Never married40.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.4%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed5.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.8% of residents in BH8 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BH8 9
50%
33%
12%
England
  • Very good49.5%48.5%
  • Good33.3%33.7%
  • Fair12.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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