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Who lives in PO2 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in PO2 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Portsmouth
Region
South East
Population
16,863 (2024)
Population

Who lives in PO2 9

Residents
16,863
2024 estimate
Households
6,779
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.3% of residents. 21.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.6% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

PO2 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

50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.

PO2 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.8%51%
  • Male49.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.8% of adults in PO2 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 39.1% have never married.

PO2 9England
Married or civil partnership41.8%44.7%
Never married39.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.2%9.1%
Separated2.9%2.2%
Widowed5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83% of residents in PO2 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

PO2 9
47%
36%
12%
England
  • Very good47.3%48.5%
  • Good35.7%33.7%
  • Fair12%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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