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Who lives in EX36 4

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EX36 4, set against England as a whole.

Council
North Devon
Region
South West
Population
13,598 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EX36 4

Residents
13,598
2024 estimate
Households
5,689
Census
Median age
51
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 28%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 13.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 28.5% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

EX36 4England
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

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

EX36 4
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

51.8% of adults in EX36 4 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 27.8% have never married.

EX36 4England
Married or civil partnership51.8%44.7%
Never married27.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.9%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed8.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.4% of residents in EX36 4 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

EX36 4
45%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good44.6%48.5%
  • Good34.8%33.7%
  • Fair14.7%12.7%
  • Bad4.3%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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