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Postcode sector · Newcastle upon Tyne

Who lives in NE2 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE2 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Newcastle upon Tyne
Region
North East
Population
15,707 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE2 2

Residents
15,707
2024 estimate
Households
5,518
Census
Median age
24
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
6% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 41.5% of residents. 53.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.5% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

NE2 2England
0%
20%
40%
60%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.4% of residents are female and 49.6% male.

NE2 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.4%51%
  • Male49.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

21.9% of adults in NE2 2 are married or in a civil partnership, less than half the England average of 44.7%. 70.1% have never married.

NE2 2England
Married or civil partnership21.9%44.7%
Never married70.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved4%9.1%
Separated0.9%2.2%
Widowed3.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

89.7% of residents in NE2 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE2 2
61%
29%
England
  • Very good60.8%48.5%
  • Good29%33.7%
  • Fair7.8%12.7%
  • Bad1.8%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

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

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