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Who lives in BN21 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Eastbourne
Region
South East
Population
16,461 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN21 2

Residents
16,461
2024 estimate
Households
7,662
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 30%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.3% of residents. 17% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

BN21 2England
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

52.1% of residents are female and 47.9% male.

BN21 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.1%51%
  • Male47.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.5% of adults in BN21 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.1% have never married.

BN21 2England
Married or civil partnership40.5%44.7%
Never married35.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.8%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed9.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.4% of residents in BN21 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN21 2
43%
35%
16%
England
  • Very good42.7%48.5%
  • Good34.7%33.7%
  • Fair16.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.7%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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