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People & Demographics
Lower Cottages, Brent Pelham, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 0HN
SG9 0HW
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in SG9 0HW.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Based on Census 2021 data, this neighbourhood around SG9 0HW has a population density of 30 people per square kilometre. This metric is a useful way to gauge how populated or open the neighbourhood is in comparison to others.
SG9 0HW has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 331.4 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in SG9 0HW are married?
As per Census 2021, 66.9% of people in the postcode SG9 0HW are married or in a civil partnership. This figure is higher than than the marriage rate across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, representing a difference of 49.7%.
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66.9%
49.7%Percentage of people in SG9 0HW who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the SG9 0HW area, 17.9% of the population is made up of children aged 15 and under, compared to 17.3% across England. On the senior side of the spectrum, 25.1% are 65 or older, encompassing the retirement-age group.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
25.1%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census indicates that 9.3% of households within the SG9 0HW postcode area are comprised of single occupants. This is lower than compared to the rate across England & Wales, with a difference of -27.3% relative to the national percentage, which is 12.8% for single-person households.
9.3%
-27.3%Percentage of SG9 0HW households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00119171), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SG9 0HW) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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