Who lives in DE12 7RU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DE12 7RU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Donisthope & Blackfordby
- Council
- North West Leicestershire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,602 (2024)
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Who lives in DE12 7RU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DE12 7RU (Donisthope & Blackfordby) (about 1,602 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 10% of residents. 14.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 16.3% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49.8% of residents are female and 50.2% male.
- Female49.8%51%
- Male50.2%49%
Relationship status
52.9% of adults in the DE12 7RU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 31.2% have never married.
How residents rate their health
83.7% of residents in the DE12 7RU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good49.4%48.5%
- Good34.3%33.7%
- Fair12.3%12.7%
- Bad3.4%4%
- Very bad0.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.