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Who lives in BN27 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN27 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Wealden
Region
South East
Population
3,059 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN27 9

Residents
3,059
2024 estimate
Households
1,424
Census
Median age
52
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 32%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.2% of residents. 16.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31.7% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

BN27 9England
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

54.6% of residents are female and 45.4% male.

BN27 9
55%
45%
England
  • Female54.6%51%
  • Male45.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.5% of adults in BN27 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 29.2% have never married.

BN27 9England
Married or civil partnership43.5%44.7%
Never married29.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.2%9.1%
Separated2.6%2.2%
Widowed12.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

75.1% of residents in BN27 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN27 9
39%
36%
17%
England
  • Very good39%48.5%
  • Good36.1%33.7%
  • Fair17.3%12.7%
  • Bad6.2%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

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

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