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Who lives in EN6 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EN6 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Hertsmere
Region
East of England
Population
16,066 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EN6 2

Residents
16,066
2024 estimate
Households
6,457
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.7% of residents. 17.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.7% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

EN6 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.7% of residents are female and 47.3% male.

EN6 2
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.7%51%
  • Male47.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.2% of adults in EN6 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33.9% have never married.

EN6 2England
Married or civil partnership48.2%44.7%
Never married33.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.7%9.1%
Separated1.7%2.2%
Widowed7.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.8% of residents in EN6 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

EN6 2
50%
34%
12%
England
  • Very good50.3%48.5%
  • Good33.5%33.7%
  • Fair12.1%12.7%
  • Bad3.1%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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