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Who lives in EN6 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EN6 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Hertsmere
Region
East of England
Population
12,946 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EN6 5

Residents
12,946
2024 estimate
Households
5,188
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.4% of residents. 19.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.1% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

EN6 5England
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

52.9% of residents are female and 47.1% male.

EN6 5
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.9%51%
  • Male47.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.2% of adults in EN6 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.8% have never married.

EN6 5England
Married or civil partnership43.2%44.7%
Never married37.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83% of residents in EN6 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

EN6 5
49%
34%
England
  • Very good48.7%48.5%
  • Good34.3%33.7%
  • Fair11.9%12.7%
  • Bad3.8%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

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

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