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Who lives in BS23 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BS23 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
North Somerset
Region
South West
Population
15,271 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BS23 1

Residents
15,271
2024 estimate
Households
7,333
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 7.9% of residents. 21.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

BS23 1England
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

50.1% of residents are female and 49.9% male.

BS23 1
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.1%51%
  • Male49.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

30.2% of adults in BS23 1 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 42.8% have never married.

BS23 1England
Married or civil partnership30.2%44.7%
Never married42.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved15.2%9.1%
Separated3.4%2.2%
Widowed8.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

72.8% of residents in BS23 1 describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.

BS23 1
39%
34%
18%
England
  • Very good38.7%48.5%
  • Good34.1%33.7%
  • Fair18%12.7%
  • Bad7%4%
  • Very bad2.2%1.2%

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

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