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Who lives in WD6 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WD6 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Hertsmere
Region
East of England
Population
18,084 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WD6 2

Residents
18,084
2024 estimate
Households
6,958
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
21% / 13%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 35–39, at 8.4% of residents. 19.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 13% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

WD6 2England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

WD6 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.1%51%
  • Male48.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.9% of adults in WD6 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38% have never married.

WD6 2England
Married or civil partnership45.9%44.7%
Never married38%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.4%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed4.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.9% of residents in WD6 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WD6 2
54%
31%
England
  • Very good53.8%48.5%
  • Good31.1%33.7%
  • Fair10.9%12.7%
  • Bad3.1%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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