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Who lives in NR21 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NR21 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
North Norfolk
Region
East of England
Population
7,381 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NR21 7

Residents
7,381
2024 estimate
Households
3,314
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 26%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 15% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26.1% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

NR21 7England
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

50.4% of residents are female and 49.6% male.

NR21 7
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.4%51%
  • Male49.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.1% of adults in NR21 7 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 29.8% have never married.

NR21 7England
Married or civil partnership48.1%44.7%
Never married29.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.1%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed7.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.2% of residents in NR21 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NR21 7
41%
37%
16%
England
  • Very good41.2%48.5%
  • Good37%33.7%
  • Fair15.9%12.7%
  • Bad4.7%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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