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Who lives in DH1 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH1 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
20,789 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH1 2

Residents
20,789
2024 estimate
Households
9,237
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 9% of residents. 21.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.1% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DH1 2England
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

51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.

DH1 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.2%51%
  • Male48.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.5% of adults in DH1 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.4% have never married.

DH1 2England
Married or civil partnership44.5%44.7%
Never married38.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.6%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed6.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.7% of residents in DH1 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH1 2
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good45%48.5%
  • Good34.7%33.7%
  • Fair14.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.7%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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