Who lives in DH2 1AJ
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH2 1AJ, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Birtley North & Kibblesworth
- Council
- Gateshead
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,862 (2024)
DH2 1AJChester le Street
Who lives in DH2 1AJ
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH2 1AJ (Birtley North & Kibblesworth) (about 1,862 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 5–9, at 8.9% of residents. 19.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.9% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.
- Female52.2%51%
- Male47.8%49%
Relationship status
33.7% of adults in the DH2 1AJ area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 43.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
74.8% of residents in the DH2 1AJ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good42.2%48.5%
- Good32.6%33.7%
- Fair15.3%12.7%
- Bad7.5%4%
- Very bad2.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.