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Who lives in DE21 2DP

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

Neighbourhood
Oakwood
Council
Derby
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,332 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DE21 2DP

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DE21 2DP (Oakwood) (about 1,332 residents).

Residents
1,332
2024 estimate
Households
627
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 10.3% of residents. 21.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.1% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DE21 2DPEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

53.2% of residents are female and 46.8% male.

DE21 2DP
53%
47%
England
  • Female53.2%51%
  • Male46.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.3% of adults in the DE21 2DP area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.9% have never married.

DE21 2DPEngland
Married or civil partnership45.3%44.7%
Never married34.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.4%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed6.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.8% of residents in the DE21 2DP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DE21 2DP
47%
36%
12%
England
  • Very good46.8%48.5%
  • Good36%33.7%
  • Fair12.5%12.7%
  • Bad3.6%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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