Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Elswick ward NE4 8NB postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for NE4 8NB is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Elswick may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 25 people (residents) living here, of which 36% are recorded on official sources as male, and 64% female; women outnumber men in Elswick.
There are 20 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the NE4 8NB postcode area since the last census.
0-16 | 22% |
17-30 | 19% |
31-45 | 18% |
46-60 | 19% |
61-75 | 14% |
75-90 | 8% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 25 people (residents) living here, of which 36% are recorded on official sources as male, and 64% female; women outnumber men in Elswick.
There are 20 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the NE4 8NB postcode area since the last census.
Total households | 20 |
Population | 25 |
Men | 36% |
Women | 64% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Elswick is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
AB | 6.2% |
C1 | 19.9% |
C2 | 14.9% |
DE | 59% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of NE4 8NB identifies themselves as 83% white, 1% mixed, 8% Asian, and 5% black.
NE4 8NB has a higher than average percentage of Asians (UK average is 6.9%).
Elswick has a higher than average percentage of people identifying themselves as black (UK average is 3%).
The breakdown of ethnicity for NE4 8NB is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with Major Conurbation'.
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Urban with Major ConurbationWhite | 83% |
Mixed | 1% |
Asian | 8% |
Black | 5% |
Other | 3% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In NE4 8NB, 26% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Elswick include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
Single | 46% |
Married | 26% |
Other | 28% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the NE4 8NB postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Elswick were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
Very Good | 47.8% |
Good | 31.8% |
Fair | 13.6% |
Poor | 5.3% |
Very Poor | 1.5% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Elswick do? Residents of NE4 8NB who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 14% of the workforce in NE4 8NB.
25.9% of workers in NE4 8NB are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
Managerial & Directors | 5.8% |
Professionals | 7.6% |
Associate Professionals | 7.6% |
Admin & Secretarial | 6.1% |
Skilled Trades | 9.9% |
Caring, Leisure & Service | 13.4% |
Sales & Customer Services | 14.2% |
Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.6% |
Elementary Occupations | 25.9% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in NE4 8NB take home £23,400, which is 1% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | Newcastle upon TyneRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Average income | £ 450 | £23,400 | £32,812 | £39,468 |
Upper average | £520 | £27,040 | £37,752 | £44,980 |
Upper average | £390 | £20,280 | £28,496 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of NE4 8NB was recorded as being 21% , which is higher than the UK average.
8.3% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 70.7% of people in NE4 8NB are in work.
Working | 70.7% |
Unemployed | 21% |
Students | 8.3% |