Who lives in B23 5GH
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in B23 5GH, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Chester Road
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,486 (2024)
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Who lives in B23 5GH
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around B23 5GH (Chester Road) (about 1,486 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 85+, at 8.3% of residents. 13.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 33.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
54.7% of residents are female and 45.3% male.
- Female54.7%51%
- Male45.3%49%
Relationship status
42% of adults in the B23 5GH area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 31% have never married.
How residents rate their health
71.5% of residents in the B23 5GH area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good37.8%48.5%
- Good33.7%33.7%
- Fair17.5%12.7%
- Bad8.3%4%
- Very bad2.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.