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Who lives in WC2N 6NU

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WC2N 6NU, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Central Westminster
Council
Westminster
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
2,252 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WC2N 6NU

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WC2N 6NU (Central Westminster) (about 2,252 residents).

Residents
2,252
2024 estimate
Households
946
Census
Median age
31
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
11% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 14.7% of residents. 35.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.1% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

WC2N 6NUEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

48.9% of residents are female and 51.1% male.

WC2N 6NU
49%
51%
England
  • Female48.9%51%
  • Male51.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

29.3% of adults in the WC2N 6NU area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 61% have never married.

WC2N 6NUEngland
Married or civil partnership29.3%44.7%
Never married61%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved6.1%9.1%
Separated1.4%2.2%
Widowed2.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

91.2% of residents in the WC2N 6NU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WC2N 6NU
62%
29%
England
  • Very good62.4%48.5%
  • Good28.8%33.7%
  • Fair6.7%12.7%
  • Bad1.5%4%
  • Very bad0.7%1.2%

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

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