Who lives in BN21 1SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 1SU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Ratton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,685 (2024)
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Who lives in BN21 1SU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN21 1SU (Ratton) (about 1,685 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 45–49, at 8.2% of residents. 9.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.5% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.3% of residents are female and 47.7% male.
- Female52.3%51%
- Male47.7%49%
Relationship status
62% of adults in the BN21 1SU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 22.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
85.3% of residents in the BN21 1SU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good53.6%48.5%
- Good31.8%33.7%
- Fair11%12.7%
- Bad2.9%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.