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Who lives in SO16 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SO16 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
Southampton
Region
South East
Population
17,039 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SO16 6

Residents
17,039
2024 estimate
Households
7,202
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.9% of residents. 22.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

SO16 6England
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

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

SO16 6
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42% of adults in SO16 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 41.2% have never married.

SO16 6England
Married or civil partnership42%44.7%
Never married41.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.3% of residents in SO16 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SO16 6
50%
34%
England
  • Very good49.8%48.5%
  • Good33.6%33.7%
  • Fair12%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%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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