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Who lives in DE72 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DE72 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
South Derbyshire
Region
East Midlands
Population
10,596 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DE72 2

Residents
10,596
2024 estimate
Households
3,858
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.9% of residents. 17.6% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 20.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the 18.4% across England.

DE72 2England
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.

DE72 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; DE72 2 is above that, at 51.8%. 30.4% have never married.

DE72 2England
Married or civil partnership51.8%44.7%
Never married30.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; DE72 2 is broadly in line with that, at 84.5%.

DE72 2
52%
33%
England
  • Very good51.6%48.5%
  • Good32.9%33.7%
  • Fair11.1%12.7%
  • Bad3.4%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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