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Who lives in BN7 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN7 3, set against England as a whole.

Council
Lewes
Region
South East
Population
10,928 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BN7 3

Residents
10,928
2024 estimate
Households
4,485
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 25%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.6% of residents. 11.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

BN7 3England
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

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

BN7 3
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

52.8% of adults in BN7 3 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 29.6% have never married.

BN7 3England
Married or civil partnership52.8%44.7%
Never married29.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.7%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed6.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.5% of residents in BN7 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BN7 3
51%
34%
England
  • Very good51%48.5%
  • Good33.5%33.7%
  • Fair11.6%12.7%
  • Bad3.2%4%
  • Very bad0.8%1.2%

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

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