Stakeford Demographics (Northumberland, England)

Stakeford is a ward in Northumberland of North East, England and includes areas of West Sleekburn, Scotland Gate, East Gate, Guidepost, Choppington Colliery, East Green, Sheepwash, Stakeford, Wansbeck and Guide Post.

In the 2011 census the population of Stakeford was 4,672 and is made up of approximately 52% females and 48% males.

The average age of people in Stakeford is 46, while the median age is higher at 48.

96.0% of people living in Stakeford were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were 1.9% Scotland, 0.3% Ireland, 0.3% Northern Ireland, 0.2% Wales, 0.1% South Africa, 0.0% Pakistan, 0.0% Philippines, 0.0% Australia, 0.0% China.

99.5% of people living in Stakeford speak English. The other top languages spoken are 0.1% Lithuanian, 0.1% Russian.

The religious make up of Stakeford is 72.8% Christian, 20.9% No religion. 262 people did not state a religion. 12 people identified as a Jedi Knight.

55.5% of people are married, 10.4% cohabit with a member of the opposite sex, 0.9% live with a partner of the same sex, 16.4% are single and have never married or been in a registered same sex partnership, 8.0% are separated or divorced. There are 234 widowed people living in Stakeford.

The top occupations listed by people in Stakeford are Administrative and secretarial 14.8%, Professional 12.8%, Skilled trades 12.7%, Caring, leisure and other service 11.7%, Associate professional and technical 11.5%, Administrative 11.3%, Process, plant and machine operatives 9.8%, Caring personal service 9.7%, Managers, directors and senior officials 9.1%, Sales and customer service 9.0%.