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Who lives in BN17 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN17 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
Arun
Region
South East
Population
19,904 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN17 7

Residents
19,904
2024 estimate
Households
8,151
Census
Median age
40
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 7.6% of residents. 19% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.1% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BN17 7England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

BN17 7
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.9% of adults in BN17 7 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.2% have never married.

BN17 7England
Married or civil partnership41.9%44.7%
Never married37.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.3%9.1%
Separated3.2%2.2%
Widowed5.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.7% of residents in BN17 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN17 7
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good45.2%48.5%
  • Good35.4%33.7%
  • Fair13.9%12.7%
  • Bad4.3%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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