Who lives in ME9 7EU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in ME9 7EU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Newington, Halstow & Upchurch
- Council
- Swale
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,406 (2024)
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Who lives in ME9 7EU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around ME9 7EU (Newington, Halstow & Upchurch) (about 1,406 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 16.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.9% of residents are female and 48.1% male.
- Female51.9%51%
- Male48.1%49%
Relationship status
49.1% of adults in the ME9 7EU area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.1% of residents in the ME9 7EU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.4%48.5%
- Good37.8%33.7%
- Fair14%12.7%
- Bad3.5%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.