Who lives in BN21 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 2LA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Upperton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,891 (2024)
Who lives in BN21 2LA
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 2LA sits in (Upperton): about 1,891 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.7% of residents. 24% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 21.4% are 65 or over, above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.
- Female50.6%51%
- Male49.4%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BN21 2LA area is well below that, at 27.5%. 47.1% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BN21 2LA area is broadly in line with that, at 77.9%.
- Very good42.6%48.5%
- Good35.3%33.7%
- Fair15.5%12.7%
- Bad4.2%4%
- Very bad2.3%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.