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Who lives in NE16 3EH

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

Neighbourhood
Swalwell
Council
Gateshead
Region
North East
Neighbourhood population
1,374 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE16 3EH

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE16 3EH (Swalwell) (about 1,374 residents).

Residents
1,374
2024 estimate
Households
613
Census
Median age
45
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 10% of residents. 18.2% 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 3EHEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

49.4% of residents are female and 50.6% male.

NE16 3EH
49%
51%
England
  • Female49.4%51%
  • Male50.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.8% of adults in the NE16 3EH area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.8% have never married.

NE16 3EHEngland
Married or civil partnership42.8%44.7%
Never married38.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.9%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed6.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.3% of residents in the NE16 3EH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE16 3EH
44%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good44.3%48.5%
  • Good34%33.7%
  • Fair15.4%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

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

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