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Who lives in SO40 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SO40 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
New Forest
Region
South East
Population
7,811 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SO40 9

Residents
7,811
2024 estimate
Households
3,329
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 17.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

SO40 9England
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

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

SO40 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.7% of adults in SO40 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33.8% have never married.

SO40 9England
Married or civil partnership45.7%44.7%
Never married33.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.9%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.2% of residents in SO40 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SO40 9
48%
35%
12%
England
  • Very good48%48.5%
  • Good35.1%33.7%
  • Fair12.5%12.7%
  • Bad3.4%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

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

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