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Who lives in PO21 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in PO21 3, set against England as a whole.

Council
Arun
Region
South East
Population
17,148 (2024)
Population

Who lives in PO21 3

Residents
17,148
2024 estimate
Households
7,722
Census
Median age
56
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
11% / 37%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 10% of residents. 13.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 36.9% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.

PO21 3England
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.7% of residents are female and 48.3% male.

PO21 3
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.7%51%
  • Male48.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

52.2% of adults in PO21 3 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 26.3% have never married.

PO21 3England
Married or civil partnership52.2%44.7%
Never married26.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.8%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed9.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.5% of residents in PO21 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

PO21 3
41%
37%
16%
England
  • Very good41%48.5%
  • Good37.5%33.7%
  • Fair16.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.3%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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