Who lives in NE9 5EW
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NE9 5EW, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Bensham South & Saltwell
- Council
- Gateshead
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,242 (2024)
NE9 5EWGateshead
Who lives in NE9 5EW
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NE9 5EW (Bensham South & Saltwell) (about 2,242 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.8% of residents. 18.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.
- Female52.2%51%
- Male47.8%49%
Relationship status
43.8% of adults in the NE9 5EW area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.4% of residents in the NE9 5EW area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good50.4%48.5%
- Good31%33.7%
- Fair12.6%12.7%
- Bad4.5%4%
- Very bad1.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.