Who lives in LA3 2BJ
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in LA3 2BJ, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Heysham & Overton
- Council
- Lancaster
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,464 (2024)
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Who lives in LA3 2BJ
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LA3 2BJ (Heysham & Overton) (about 1,464 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.3% of residents. 12.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.
- Female51.2%51%
- Male48.8%49%
Relationship status
52.1% of adults in the LA3 2BJ area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 26.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78% of residents in the LA3 2BJ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.8%48.5%
- Good34.2%33.7%
- Fair15.9%12.7%
- Bad4.7%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.