Households
Household size
About this topic
Household size shows how many people live in each household. It is a basic but important measure of family life, dwelling use, and the way people share housing.
This topic helps indicate demand for different dwelling sizes and can reflect life-cycle patterns, cultural norms, and affordability pressures. It is best read with household type, age structure, and dwelling type, because changes in household size can happen for very different reasons.
Interpretation notes
- This counts the number of people usually resident in the dwelling, so it describes shared living arrangements rather than dwelling size.
- Household size should be read with bedrooms or dwelling structure before drawing conclusions about crowding or housing suitability.
Key insight
In 2021, two-person households was the most common household size among households in Kirkham, accounting for 35% (69 households). This share was higher than Camden (A) (26.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 69 households and 35 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Kirkham - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Kirkham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kirkham, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
14
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
14
7.1%
+7.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
69
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
+35.0pp
69
35.0%
+35.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
27
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
27
13.7%
+13.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
41
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
41
20.8%
+20.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
35
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+17.8pp
35
17.8%
+17.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
16
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
16
8.1%
+8.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+14
+7.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+69
+35.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+27
+13.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+41
+20.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+35
+17.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+16
+8.1pp
Data table
Household size for Kirkham. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 14 | 7.1% | 13.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +14 | +7.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 69 | 35.0% | 26.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 27.9% | +69 | +35.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 27 | 13.7% | 19.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.0% | +27 | +13.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 41 | 20.8% | 23.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.9% | +41 | +20.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 35 | 17.8% | 11.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +35 | +17.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 16 | 8.1% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% | +16 | +8.1pp |
| Total | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +197 | +100.0pp |