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Who lives in PO6 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in PO6 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Portsmouth
Region
South East
Population
19,455 (2024)
Population

Who lives in PO6 2

Residents
19,455
2024 estimate
Households
7,530
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% of residents. 17.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

PO6 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

52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.

PO6 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.2%51%
  • Male47.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.5% of adults in PO6 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33% have never married.

PO6 2England
Married or civil partnership48.5%44.7%
Never married33%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.2%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.4% of residents in PO6 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

PO6 2
49%
34%
13%
England
  • Very good48.9%48.5%
  • Good33.5%33.7%
  • Fair13.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.5%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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