Who lives in SG5 2EP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SG5 2EP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell
- Council
- North Hertfordshire
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,636 (2024)
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Who lives in SG5 2EP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SG5 2EP (Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell) (about 2,636 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9% of residents. 13.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.
- Female51.4%51%
- Male48.6%49%
Relationship status
53.1% of adults in the SG5 2EP area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 28.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
87% of residents in the SG5 2EP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good54.7%48.5%
- Good32.2%33.7%
- Fair9.8%12.7%
- Bad2.5%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.