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Postcode sector · Derby

Who lives in DE21 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DE21 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
Derby
Region
East Midlands
Population
25,476 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DE21 6

Residents
25,476
2024 estimate
Households
10,332
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.5% of residents. 19.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.1% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DE21 6England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51% of residents are female and 49% male.

DE21 6
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.4% of adults in DE21 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 41% have never married.

DE21 6England
Married or civil partnership40.4%44.7%
Never married41%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.1%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.8% of residents in DE21 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DE21 6
42%
36%
16%
England
  • Very good42.1%48.5%
  • Good35.7%33.7%
  • Fair15.5%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

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

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