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Who lives in PO21 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in PO21 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Arun
Region
South East
Population
16,693 (2024)
Population

Who lives in PO21 5

Residents
16,693
2024 estimate
Households
6,496
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 35–39, at 7.2% of residents. 18.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.7% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

PO21 5England
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

51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.

PO21 5
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.5%51%
  • Male48.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.2% of adults in PO21 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.8% have never married.

PO21 5England
Married or civil partnership44.2%44.7%
Never married35.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.2%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed6.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.1% of residents in PO21 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

PO21 5
45%
37%
14%
England
  • Very good44.6%48.5%
  • Good36.5%33.7%
  • Fair13.8%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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