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Who lives in BN23 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN23 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
Eastbourne
Region
South East
Population
18,171 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN23 6

Residents
18,171
2024 estimate
Households
8,027
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 26%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.2% of residents. 15.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.6% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

BN23 6England
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

52.3% of residents are female and 47.7% male.

BN23 6
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.3%51%
  • Male47.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.4% of adults in BN23 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 31.9% have never married.

BN23 6England
Married or civil partnership45.4%44.7%
Never married31.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.2%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed7.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.7% of residents in BN23 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN23 6
43%
36%
15%
England
  • Very good42.8%48.5%
  • Good35.8%33.7%
  • Fair15.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%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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