Who lives in BN8 5LY
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN8 5LY, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,058 (2024)
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Who lives in BN8 5LY
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN8 5LY (Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton) (about 2,058 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 45–49, at 8% of residents. 10.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 30.4% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.5% of residents are female and 47.5% male.
- Female52.5%51%
- Male47.5%49%
Relationship status
53.6% of adults in the BN8 5LY area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
82.1% of residents in the BN8 5LY area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good44.1%48.5%
- Good38.1%33.7%
- Fair13%12.7%
- Bad3.1%4%
- Very bad1.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.