Who lives in BN21 2LF
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 2LF, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Old Town & Motcombe
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,636 (2024)
BN21 2LFEastbourne
Who lives in BN21 2LF
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN21 2LF (Old Town & Motcombe) (about 1,636 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 45–49, at 7.8% of residents. 14.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31.9% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53% of residents are female and 47% male.
- Female53%51%
- Male47%49%
Relationship status
36.8% of adults in the BN21 2LF area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 34% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.3% of residents in the BN21 2LF area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good41%48.5%
- Good37.3%33.7%
- Fair15.9%12.7%
- Bad4.6%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.