Who lives in BN26 6SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN26 6SU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,073 (2024)
BN26 6SUPolegate
Who lives in BN26 6SU
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN26 6SU sits in (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean): about 1,073 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 14.3% of residents. 4.4% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 59.5% are 65 or over, more than double the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
53.3% of residents are female and 46.7% male.
- Female53.3%51%
- Male46.7%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BN26 6SU area is above that, at 60.4%. 14% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BN26 6SU area is below that, at 72.7%.
- Very good37.2%48.5%
- Good35.4%33.7%
- Fair19.6%12.7%
- Bad6.1%4%
- Very bad1.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.