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Who lives in NE46 2BE

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE46 2BE, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Hexham & Acomb
Council
Northumberland
Region
North East
Neighbourhood population
1,488 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE46 2BE

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE46 2BE (Hexham & Acomb) (about 1,488 residents).

Residents
1,488
2024 estimate
Households
666
Census
Median age
52
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 27%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 60–64, at 10.5% of residents. 12.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26.8% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

NE46 2BEEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.1% of residents are female and 49.9% male.

NE46 2BE
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.1%51%
  • Male49.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

54.2% of adults in the NE46 2BE area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 27.1% have never married.

NE46 2BEEngland
Married or civil partnership54.2%44.7%
Never married27.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed7.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.3% of residents in the NE46 2BE area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE46 2BE
45%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good45.5%48.5%
  • Good35.8%33.7%
  • Fair14%12.7%
  • Bad3.9%4%
  • Very bad0.7%1.2%

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

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