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Who lives in BN16 2NU

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN16 2NU, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Rustington North
Council
Arun
Region
South East
Neighbourhood population
1,633 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN16 2NU

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN16 2NU (Rustington North) (about 1,633 residents).

Residents
1,633
2024 estimate
Households
658
Census
Median age
51
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 30%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.7% of residents. 11.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

BN16 2NUEngland
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

53.2% of residents are female and 46.8% male.

BN16 2NU
53%
47%
England
  • Female53.2%51%
  • Male46.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

54.3% of adults in the BN16 2NU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 24.6% have never married.

BN16 2NUEngland
Married or civil partnership54.3%44.7%
Never married24.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.1%9.1%
Separated1.4%2.2%
Widowed9.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.2% of residents in the BN16 2NU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN16 2NU
46%
36%
13%
England
  • Very good45.9%48.5%
  • Good36.3%33.7%
  • Fair13.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad0.7%1.2%

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

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