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Who lives in EX8 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EX8 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
East Devon
Region
South West
Population
20,174 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EX8 2

Residents
20,174
2024 estimate
Households
8,934
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 29%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.7% of residents. 14.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

EX8 2England
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

52.5% of residents are female and 47.5% male.

EX8 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.5%51%
  • Male47.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46% of adults in EX8 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.4% have never married.

EX8 2England
Married or civil partnership46%44.7%
Never married30.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.5%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed8.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.2% of residents in EX8 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

EX8 2
45%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good44.5%48.5%
  • Good34.7%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad4.5%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

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

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