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Who lives in SS8 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SS8 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Castle Point
Region
East of England
Population
19,974 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SS8 9

Residents
19,974
2024 estimate
Households
7,829
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 6.9% of residents. 18% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

SS8 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

51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.

SS8 9
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.5%51%
  • Male48.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.8% of adults in SS8 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36% have never married.

SS8 9England
Married or civil partnership44.8%44.7%
Never married36%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.5%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed7.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.9% of residents in SS8 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SS8 9
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good44.7%48.5%
  • Good35.2%33.7%
  • Fair14%12.7%
  • Bad4.7%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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