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Who lives in NR21 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NR21 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
North Norfolk
Region
East of England
Population
8,164 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NR21 8

Residents
8,164
2024 estimate
Households
3,766
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 30%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.8% of residents. 16% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29.9% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

NR21 8England
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

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

NR21 8
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.9% of adults in NR21 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.5% have never married.

NR21 8England
Married or civil partnership45.9%44.7%
Never married30.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed9.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.3% of residents in NR21 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

NR21 8
41%
36%
17%
England
  • Very good41.2%48.5%
  • Good36.2%33.7%
  • Fair17.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.5%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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