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Who lives in DE21 2DH

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DE21 2DH, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Oakwood
Council
Derby
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,466 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DE21 2DH

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DE21 2DH (Oakwood) (about 1,466 residents).

Residents
1,466
2024 estimate
Households
646
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 9% of residents. 24.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.6% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

DE21 2DHEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

48.7% of residents are female and 51.3% male.

DE21 2DH
49%
51%
England
  • Female48.7%51%
  • Male51.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.4% of adults in the DE21 2DH area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.7% have never married.

DE21 2DHEngland
Married or civil partnership44.4%44.7%
Never married38.7%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.2%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed3.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

85% of residents in the DE21 2DH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DE21 2DH
49%
36%
England
  • Very good48.8%48.5%
  • Good36.2%33.7%
  • Fair11.7%12.7%
  • Bad2.6%4%
  • Very bad0.7%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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