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Who lives in BS16 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BS16 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bristol
Region
South West
Population
31,254 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BS16 2

Residents
31,254
2024 estimate
Households
11,673
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 8.5% of residents. 23% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BS16 2England
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

50.4% of residents are female and 49.6% male.

BS16 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.4%51%
  • Male49.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.2% of adults in BS16 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 43.3% have never married.

BS16 2England
Married or civil partnership41.2%44.7%
Never married43.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved7.7%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed5.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.4% of residents in BS16 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BS16 2
49%
33%
13%
England
  • Very good49.3%48.5%
  • Good33.1%33.7%
  • Fair12.8%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%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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