Who lives in BN26 6TP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN26 6TP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,401 (2024)
BN26 6TPPolegate
Who lives in BN26 6TP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN26 6TP (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) (about 1,401 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 15–19, at 16.7% of residents. 12.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.6% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
48.3% of residents are female and 51.7% male.
- Female48.3%51%
- Male51.7%49%
Relationship status
46.3% of adults in the BN26 6TP area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
87.2% of residents in the BN26 6TP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good53.2%48.5%
- Good34%33.7%
- Fair10.3%12.7%
- Bad1.8%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.