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Who lives in SG5 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SG5 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
North Hertfordshire
Region
East of England
Population
16,060 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SG5 2

Residents
16,060
2024 estimate
Households
6,646
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.4% of residents. 16.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

SG5 2England
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

51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.

SG5 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.5%51%
  • Male48.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.2% of adults in SG5 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.9% have never married.

SG5 2England
Married or civil partnership45.2%44.7%
Never married35.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed7.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84% of residents in SG5 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SG5 2
51%
33%
12%
England
  • Very good50.8%48.5%
  • Good33.2%33.7%
  • Fair12%12.7%
  • Bad3.2%4%
  • Very bad0.8%1.2%

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

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