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Who lives in BN2 0ER

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN2 0ER, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Elm Grove & Bear Road
Council
Brighton and Hove
Region
South East
Neighbourhood population
1,387 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN2 0ER

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN2 0ER (Elm Grove & Bear Road) (about 1,387 residents).

Residents
1,387
2024 estimate
Households
611
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 13%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 45–49, at 10% of residents. 17.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.6% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

BN2 0EREngland
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

51.3% of residents are female and 48.7% male.

BN2 0ER
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.3%51%
  • Male48.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.3% of adults in the BN2 0ER area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 46.9% have never married.

BN2 0EREngland
Married or civil partnership41.3%44.7%
Never married46.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved6.8%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed3.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

86.9% of residents in the BN2 0ER area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN2 0ER
57%
30%
England
  • Very good57.3%48.5%
  • Good29.6%33.7%
  • Fair9.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.4%4%
  • Very bad0.5%1.2%

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

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