Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Low Fell ward NE9 5AL postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for NE9 5AL is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Low Fell 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 49 people (residents) living here, of which 49% are recorded on official sources as male, and 51% female; women outnumber men in Low Fell.
There are 15 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 NE9 5AL postcode area since the last census.
0-16 | 21% |
17-30 | 13% |
31-45 | 21% |
46-60 | 21% |
61-75 | 16% |
75-90 | 7% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 49 people (residents) living here, of which 49% are recorded on official sources as male, and 51% female; women outnumber men in Low Fell.
There are 15 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 NE9 5AL postcode area since the last census.
Total households | 15 |
Population | 49 |
Men | 49% |
Women | 51% |
Hotels near NE95AL
Social Grades
The social grade of people in Low Fell 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 | 43% |
C1 | 32.5% |
C2 | 14.5% |
DE | 10% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of NE9 5AL identifies themselves as 98% white, 0% mixed, 1% Asian, and 0% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in Gateshead than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for NE9 5AL is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' '.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
White | 98% |
Mixed | 0% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 0% |
Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In NE9 5AL, 64% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Low Fell include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
Single | 24% |
Married | 64% |
Other | 12% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the NE9 5AL postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Low Fell 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 | % |
Good | % |
Fair | % |
Poor | % |
Very Poor | % |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Low Fell do? Residents of NE9 5AL 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 43% of the workforce in NE9 5AL.
4.2% of workers in NE9 5AL are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
Managerial & Directors | 13.6% |
Professionals | 29.2% |
Associate Professionals | 14% |
Admin & Secretarial | 12.8% |
Skilled Trades | 7.7% |
Caring, Leisure & Service | 6.9% |
Sales & Customer Services | 8.5% |
Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.2% |
Elementary Occupations | 4.2% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in NE9 5AL take home £41,080, which is 2% 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 | GatesheadRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
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Average income | £ 790 | £41,080 | £0 | £39,468 |
Upper average | £910 | £47,320 | £0 | £44,980 |
Upper average | £690 | £35,880 | £0 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of NE9 5AL was recorded as being 2.1% , which is lower than the UK average.
6.8% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 91.1% of people in NE9 5AL are in work.
Working | 91.1% |
Unemployed | 2.1% |
Students | 6.8% |