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Who lives in WD6 5PG

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WD6 5PG, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Shenley & South Mimms
Council
Hertsmere
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
1,072 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WD6 5PG

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WD6 5PG (Shenley & South Mimms) (about 1,072 residents).

Residents
1,072
2024 estimate
Households
447
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.5% of residents. 14.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.7% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

WD6 5PGEngland
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

49.8% of residents are female and 50.2% male.

WD6 5PG
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.8%51%
  • Male50.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.9% of adults in the WD6 5PG area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.7% have never married.

WD6 5PGEngland
Married or civil partnership46.9%44.7%
Never married35.7%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.4%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed5.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.3% of residents in the WD6 5PG area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WD6 5PG
51%
34%
England
  • Very good50.6%48.5%
  • Good33.8%33.7%
  • Fair11.4%12.7%
  • Bad3.5%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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