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Who lives in NE26 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE26 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
North Tyneside
Region
North East
Population
7,703 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE26 2

Residents
7,703
2024 estimate
Households
3,277
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 40–44, at 8.2% of residents. 14.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

NE26 2England
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

50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.

NE26 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.8%51%
  • Male49.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.4% of adults in NE26 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.2% have never married.

NE26 2England
Married or civil partnership45.4%44.7%
Never married35.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.6%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.3% of residents in NE26 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE26 2
50%
33%
13%
England
  • Very good50.3%48.5%
  • Good33%33.7%
  • Fair12.6%12.7%
  • Bad3.2%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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