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Who lives in BS26 2DS

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BS26 2DS, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Cheddar & Axbridge
Council
Somerset
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,949 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BS26 2DS

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BS26 2DS (Cheddar & Axbridge) (about 1,949 residents).

Residents
1,949
2024 estimate
Households
882
Census
Median age
49
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 9.1% of residents. 13% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.8% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

BS26 2DSEngland
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% of residents are female and 49% male.

BS26 2DS
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47.7% of adults in the BS26 2DS area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.1% have never married.

BS26 2DSEngland
Married or civil partnership47.7%44.7%
Never married30.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.9%9.1%
Separated2.9%2.2%
Widowed6.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.7% of residents in the BS26 2DS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BS26 2DS
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good45.4%48.5%
  • Good35.3%33.7%
  • Fair13.8%12.7%
  • Bad4%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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