Who lives in BN21 2SD
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 2SD, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Upperton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,481 (2024)
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Who lives in BN21 2SD
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN21 2SD (Upperton) (about 1,481 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 9% of residents. 13.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 36.5% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.5% of residents are female and 46.5% male.
- Female53.5%51%
- Male46.5%49%
Relationship status
51% of adults in the BN21 2SD area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.1% of residents in the BN21 2SD area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.5%48.5%
- Good34.6%33.7%
- Fair14.9%12.7%
- Bad5.5%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.