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Who lives in BN20 8NU

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN20 8NU, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Ratton
Council
Eastbourne
Region
South East
Neighbourhood population
1,506 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN20 8NU

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN20 8NU (Ratton) (about 1,506 residents).

Residents
1,506
2024 estimate
Households
622
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.8% of residents. 10.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BN20 8NUEngland
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

53.1% of residents are female and 46.9% male.

BN20 8NU
53%
47%
England
  • Female53.1%51%
  • Male46.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

50.5% of adults in the BN20 8NU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 32% have never married.

BN20 8NUEngland
Married or civil partnership50.5%44.7%
Never married32%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.5%9.1%
Separated1.5%2.2%
Widowed5.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.4% of residents in the BN20 8NU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN20 8NU
50%
35%
England
  • Very good49.8%48.5%
  • Good34.5%33.7%
  • Fair11.6%12.7%
  • Bad3.4%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

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

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