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Who lives in DE7 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DE7 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Erewash
Region
East Midlands
Population
7,079 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DE7 9

Residents
7,079
2024 estimate
Households
3,017
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.8% of residents. 18.5% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 17.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the 18.4% across England.

DE7 9England
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

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

DE7 9
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.5%51%
  • Male49.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; DE7 9 is broadly in line with that, at 45.4%. 35.9% have never married.

DE7 9England
Married or civil partnership45.4%44.7%
Never married35.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.5%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed5.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; DE7 9 is broadly in line with that, at 81.9%.

DE7 9
47%
35%
13%
England
  • Very good46.9%48.5%
  • Good34.9%33.7%
  • Fair13%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%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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