Who lives in NE16 4PP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE16 4PP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Whickham
- Council
- Gateshead
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,484 (2024)
NE16 4PPNewcastle upon Tyne
Who lives in NE16 4PP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE16 4PP (Whickham) (about 1,484 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.4% of residents. 10.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 30.6% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.
- Female52.6%51%
- Male47.4%49%
Relationship status
62.7% of adults in the NE16 4PP area are married or in a civil partnership, well above the England average of 44.7%. 20.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.3% of residents in the NE16 4PP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good50.8%48.5%
- Good33.5%33.7%
- Fair12.3%12.7%
- Bad2.5%4%
- Very bad0.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.