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Who lives in BN16 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN16 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Arun
Region
South East
Population
3,292 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN16 9

Residents
3,292
2024 estimate
Households
1,376
Census
Median age
51
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 31%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 13.5% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 30.9% are 65 or over, well above the 18.4% across England.

BN16 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

53.6% of residents are female and 46.4% male.

BN16 9
54%
46%
England
  • Female53.6%51%
  • Male46.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; BN16 9 is broadly in line with that, at 48.8%. 26.8% have never married.

BN16 9England
Married or civil partnership48.8%44.7%
Never married26.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.6%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed12.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; BN16 9 is broadly in line with that, at 78.8%.

BN16 9
43%
36%
16%
England
  • Very good42.8%48.5%
  • Good36.1%33.7%
  • Fair15.5%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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