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Who lives in BN26 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN26 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Wealden
Region
South East
Population
1,869 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN26 9

Residents
1,869
2024 estimate
Households
862
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.5% of residents. 19.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BN26 9England
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

52% of residents are female and 48% male.

BN26 9
52%
48%
England
  • Female52%51%
  • Male48%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.4% of adults in BN26 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.8% have never married.

BN26 9England
Married or civil partnership41.4%44.7%
Never married35.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved13.6%9.1%
Separated3.1%2.2%
Widowed6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.8% of residents in BN26 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN26 9
41%
36%
17%
England
  • Very good41.4%48.5%
  • Good36.4%33.7%
  • Fair16.7%12.7%
  • Bad4.4%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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