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Who lives in NE16 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE16 3, set against England as a whole.

Council
Gateshead
Region
North East
Population
5,960 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE16 3

Residents
5,960
2024 estimate
Households
2,656
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.5% of residents. 18.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

NE16 3England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

NE16 3
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.2%51%
  • Male49.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.9% of adults in NE16 3 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.5% have never married.

NE16 3England
Married or civil partnership41.9%44.7%
Never married40.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.5%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed5.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.5% of residents in NE16 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE16 3
44%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good43.5%48.5%
  • Good35%33.7%
  • Fair15.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%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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