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Who lives in NE5 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE5 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Newcastle upon Tyne
Region
North East
Population
15,680 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NE5 5

Residents
15,680
2024 estimate
Households
6,648
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 23%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.8% of residents. 17.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

NE5 5England
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

52.8% of residents are female and 47.2% male.

NE5 5
53%
47%
England
  • Female52.8%51%
  • Male47.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.9% of adults in NE5 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.6% have never married.

NE5 5England
Married or civil partnership43.9%44.7%
Never married36.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.2%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed7.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.1% of residents in NE5 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NE5 5
44%
33%
15%
England
  • Very good43.7%48.5%
  • Good33.4%33.7%
  • Fair15.3%12.7%
  • Bad5.9%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

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

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