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People & Demographics
Cuckfield Rd, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6
BN6 9LLMid Sussex
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in BN6 9LL.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
The Census 2021 identifies the population density of this area (closest match to OA output area) as 49 people per square kilometre. This detail sheds light on the area's living density, revealing whether it feels bustling or more spacious.
BN6 9LL has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 486.5 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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-90Population Density.
Category | BN6 9LL* | South East | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in BN6 9LL are married?
According to Census 2021, 56.6% of those living in the postcode BN6 9LL are married or in a civil partnership. This percentage is higher than than the rate for England & Wales, where 44.7% of the population are married or in civil partnerships, a difference of 26.6%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
56.6%
26.6%Percentage of people in BN6 9LL who are married.
Category | BN6 9LL* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 242 | 7,554,580 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 68 (28.1%) | 2,628,945 (34.8%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 137 (56.6%) | 3,596,697 (47.6%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 135 (55.8%) | 3,579,942 (47.4%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 135 (55.8%) | 3,557,428 (47.1%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 22,514 (0.3%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 2 (0.8%) | 16,755 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 5,419 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 2 (0.8%) | 11,336 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 7 (2.9%) | 161,395 (2.1%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 7 (2.9%) | 160,211 (2.1%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 1,184 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 22 (9.1%) | 705,127 (9.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 21 (8.7%) | 703,179 (9.3%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 1 (0.4%) | 1,948 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 8 (3.3%) | 462,416 (6.1%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 8 (3.3%) | 461,641 (6.1%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 775 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under form 10.8% of the population in the BN6 9LL area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. At the upper end of the age scale, 33.8 percent are 65 and above, including those at retirement age. This compares to 22.6% at regional level, and 21.8% across the country who are aged 65 and above, a difference of 55.0% when compared to England as a whole.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
33.8%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | BN6 9LL* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 278 | 9,278,066 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 3 (1.1%) | 495,302 (5.3%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 9 (3.2%) | 552,246 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 18 (6.5%) | 568,993 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 18 (6.5%) | 524,049 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 24 (8.6%) | 516,468 (5.6%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 3 (1.1%) | 546,006 (5.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 9 (3.2%) | 603,564 (6.5%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 10 (3.6%) | 607,726 (6.6%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 15 (5.4%) | 604,387 (6.5%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 15 (5.4%) | 614,717 (6.6%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 31 (11.2%) | 657,101 (7.1%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 26 (9.4%) | 641,094 (6.9%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 25 (9.0%) | 542,155 (5.8%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 19 (6.8%) | 462,272 (5.0%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 27 (9.7%) | 481,549 (5.2%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 13 (4.7%) | 357,688 (3.9%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 10 (3.6%) | 249,372 (2.7%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 3 (1.1%) | 253,377 (2.7%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census data indicates that 11.4% of households within the postcode BN6 9LL consist of one person living alone. This rate is lower than across England & Wales, differing by -10.9% from the national proportion, which stands at 12.8% single-person households.
11.4%
-10.9%Percentage of BN6 9LL households that contain a single person.
Category | BN6 9LL* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 105 | 3,807,967 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 22 (21.0%) | 1,081,739 (28.4%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 12 (11.4%) | 503,974 (13.2%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 10 (9.5%) | 577,765 (15.2%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 74 (70.5%) | 2,473,698 (65.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 18 (17.1%) | 386,986 (10.2%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 44 (41.9%) | 1,260,379 (33.1%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 13 (12.4%) | 420,975 (11.1%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 18 (17.1%) | 619,300 (16.3%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 13 (12.4%) | 220,104 (5.8%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 8 (7.6%) | 433,453 (11.4%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 7 (6.7%) | 240,827 (6.3%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 1 (1.0%) | 166,572 (4.4%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 26,054 (0.7%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 4 (3.8%) | 369,841 (9.7%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 3 (2.9%) | 227,161 (6.0%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 1 (1.0%) | 142,680 (3.7%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 0 (0.0%) | 23,039 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 0 (0.0%) | 23,039 (0.6%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 9 (8.6%) | 252,530 (6.6%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 4 (3.8%) | 93,493 (2.5%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 5 (4.8%) | 159,037 (4.2%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00188616), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (BN6 9LL) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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