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Who lives in BN1 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN1 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
Brighton and Hove
Region
South East
Population
10,982 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN1 7

Residents
10,982
2024 estimate
Households
4,069
Census
Median age
34
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 11%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 13% of residents. 25.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 10.9% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

BN1 7England
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.6% of residents are female and 48.4% male.

BN1 7
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.6%51%
  • Male48.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

29.3% of adults in BN1 7 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 56.3% have never married.

BN1 7England
Married or civil partnership29.3%44.7%
Never married56.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.6%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed3.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.2% of residents in BN1 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN1 7
49%
33%
12%
England
  • Very good48.5%48.5%
  • Good32.7%33.7%
  • Fair12.4%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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