Who lives in NE16 4BJ
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE16 4BJ, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Swalwell
- Council
- Gateshead
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,374 (2024)
NE16 4BJNewcastle upon Tyne
Who lives in NE16 4BJ
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE16 4BJ (Swalwell) (about 1,374 residents).
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%.
The gender split
49.4% of residents are female and 50.6% male.
- Female49.4%51%
- Male50.6%49%
Relationship status
42.8% of adults in the NE16 4BJ area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.3% of residents in the NE16 4BJ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- 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.