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Who lives in PO21 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in PO21 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Arun
Region
South East
Population
21,434 (2024)
Population

Who lives in PO21 2

Residents
21,434
2024 estimate
Households
9,023
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.2% of residents. 19.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.7% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

PO21 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

50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.

PO21 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.6%51%
  • Male49.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

36.6% of adults in PO21 2 are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 39.9% have never married.

PO21 2England
Married or civil partnership36.6%44.7%
Never married39.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.9%9.1%
Separated2.7%2.2%
Widowed7.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.5% of residents in PO21 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

PO21 2
41%
37%
15%
England
  • Very good41%48.5%
  • Good37.5%33.7%
  • Fair15.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%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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