Who lives in NR21 8PY
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NR21 8PY, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Fakenham
- Council
- North Norfolk
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,627 (2024)
NR21 8PYFakenham
Who lives in NR21 8PY
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NR21 8PY (Fakenham) (about 1,627 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 85+, at 6.9% of residents. 17.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.4% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.1% of residents are female and 46.9% male.
- Female53.1%51%
- Male46.9%49%
Relationship status
38.1% of adults in the NR21 8PY area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 35.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
74.3% of residents in the NR21 8PY area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good38.8%48.5%
- Good35.5%33.7%
- Fair18.7%12.7%
- Bad5.6%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.