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Who lives in NE5 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE5 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Newcastle upon Tyne
Region
North East
Population
22,370 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE5 2

Residents
22,370
2024 estimate
Households
9,303
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.5% of residents. 19.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

NE5 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.

NE5 2
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.6%51%
  • Male47.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

39.4% of adults in NE5 2 are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 42% have never married.

NE5 2England
Married or civil partnership39.4%44.7%
Never married42%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.4%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed6.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

76.3% of residents in NE5 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE5 2
44%
33%
15%
England
  • Very good43.5%48.5%
  • Good32.8%33.7%
  • Fair15.4%12.7%
  • Bad6.5%4%
  • Very bad1.8%1.2%

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

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