Coastal towns

New ONS figures have revealed the oldest places in England.

Age profile of England’s towns and cities revealed

New ONS figures have revealed the oldest places in England. Overall, the over-65 populations in England’s towns has risen by nearly a third in the last two decades, while in smaller, non-coastal towns the older population has increased by over 40%.

Budleigh Salterton, Hunstanton and Seaton (East Devon) currently have the highest over-65 population – with 45%, 44% and 43% of residents...