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Who lives in BN21 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 3, set against England as a whole.

Council
Eastbourne
Region
South East
Population
17,058 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN21 3

Residents
17,058
2024 estimate
Households
8,070
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 9% of residents. 25.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.1% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BN21 3England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

BN21 3
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.5%51%
  • Male49.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

28.7% of adults in BN21 3 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 47% have never married.

BN21 3England
Married or civil partnership28.7%44.7%
Never married47%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved13.8%9.1%
Separated3.5%2.2%
Widowed7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.9% of residents in BN21 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN21 3
43%
35%
16%
England
  • Very good42.8%48.5%
  • Good35.1%33.7%
  • Fair15.7%12.7%
  • Bad5.1%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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