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Who lives in NE34 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE34 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
South Tyneside
Region
North East
Population
17,231 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE34 8

Residents
17,231
2024 estimate
Households
7,720
Census
Median age
46
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 23%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 15.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

NE34 8England
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

52.5% of residents are female and 47.5% male.

NE34 8
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.5%51%
  • Male47.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.6% of adults in NE34 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34% have never married.

NE34 8England
Married or civil partnership46.6%44.7%
Never married34%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.5%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed7.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.3% of residents in NE34 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE34 8
45%
33%
15%
England
  • Very good44.6%48.5%
  • Good32.7%33.7%
  • Fair15.1%12.7%
  • Bad5.7%4%
  • Very bad1.9%1.2%

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

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