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Who lives in CT7 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CT7 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Thanet
Region
South East
Population
12,127 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CT7 9

Residents
12,127
2024 estimate
Households
5,688
Census
Median age
55
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 36%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.8% of residents. 12.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 35.6% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

CT7 9England
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

52.8% of residents are female and 47.2% male.

CT7 9
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.8%51%
  • Male47.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.4% of adults in CT7 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 27.6% have never married.

CT7 9England
Married or civil partnership48.4%44.7%
Never married27.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.3%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed10.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

74.4% of residents in CT7 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CT7 9
38%
36%
18%
England
  • Very good38.2%48.5%
  • Good36.2%33.7%
  • Fair17.9%12.7%
  • Bad5.9%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

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

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