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Who lives in SO45 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SO45 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
New Forest
Region
South East
Population
7,221 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SO45 6

Residents
7,221
2024 estimate
Households
3,305
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 30%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.4% of residents. 15% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 30% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

SO45 6England
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

52.7% of residents are female and 47.3% male.

SO45 6
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.7%51%
  • Male47.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.5% of adults in SO45 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 27.9% have never married.

SO45 6England
Married or civil partnership48.5%44.7%
Never married27.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.9%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed9.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.1% of residents in SO45 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SO45 6
43%
35%
16%
England
  • Very good43.1%48.5%
  • Good35%33.7%
  • Fair16%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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