Population aged 65 and over
Residents aged 65 and over as % of all residents (mid-year estimate); total resident population shown as a key fact
- Theme
- Context
- Period
- mid-2024
- Ward figures
- Available for each ward directly: published by the source for each ward, or counted from individual locations.
% of residents aged 65 and over
West Sussex: 23.3%. This is higher than the South East (19.8%) and England (18.7%).
Across the 7 districts, figures range from 13.5% (Crawley) to 29.0% (Arun).
% of residents aged 65 and over, by ward. Darker shading means a higher figure.
- Under 15%
- 15% to under 20%
- 20% to under 25%
- 25% to under 30%
- 30% and over
Period: mid-2024. Data: ONS, Small area population estimates (2021-based), mid-year. Retrieved 30 September 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Show population aged 65 and over as a table
| Area | % of residents aged 65 and over |
|---|---|
| West Sussex | 23.3% |
| South East | 19.8% |
| England | 18.7% |
Districts in West Sussex
| District | % of residents aged 65 and over |
|---|---|
| Adur | 24.0% |
| Arun | 29.0% |
| Chichester | 27.7% |
| Crawley | 13.5% |
| Horsham | 23.6% |
| Mid Sussex | 20.8% |
| Worthing | 22.9% |
Wards in West Sussex
About this indicator
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Retrieved 30 September 2026. Indicator code: HP002. How the figures are produced.