The town's population is 2,050, with a median age of 36 years and 7.1% of residents aged over 65.

For residents aged over 16 and under 18.

This was reflected in the population, with the majority of residents aged over 35.

Christchurch is a popular destination for retirees and has one of the oldest populations in the country with 30 per cent of residents aged over 65.

The neighbourhood has a yougner population than the national average, with some 77% of residents being aged under 45, compared to 60% nationally.

The village has a high (29.6%) ratio of residents aged over 65.

Censuses show the number of residents aged over 55 increased from 24.1% in 2001 to 29.8% in 2006 and 34.9% in 2011.

Figures are given for each local authority, showing numbers and proportions of residents aged under 65, and 65+, supported in each type of accommodation.

The average age of the village's residents in 2001 was 43.61, with the majority of residents aged between 45-64 years old.

Boulsworth has a lower-than-average percentage of residents aged under 16 compared to both Pendle and England; its population has an average age of 39.7 years.