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Who lives in DE21 2LN

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

Neighbourhood
Oakwood
Council
Derby
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,434 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DE21 2LN

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DE21 2LN (Oakwood) (about 1,434 residents).

Residents
1,434
2024 estimate
Households
717
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 12.2% of residents. 27.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DE21 2LNEngland
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

51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.

DE21 2LN
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.4%51%
  • Male48.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

39.6% of adults in the DE21 2LN area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 42.4% have never married.

DE21 2LNEngland
Married or civil partnership39.6%44.7%
Never married42.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.3%9.1%
Separated1.6%2.2%
Widowed6.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.7% of residents in the DE21 2LN area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DE21 2LN
48%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good47.6%48.5%
  • Good34%33.7%
  • Fair13.8%12.7%
  • Bad3.6%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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