Who lives in DH1 2JS
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH1 2JS, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Gilesgate & Old Durham
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,640 (2024)
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Who lives in DH1 2JS
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH1 2JS (Gilesgate & Old Durham) (about 1,640 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 20–24, at 35.3% of residents. 49.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.4% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.2% of residents are female and 48.8% male.
- Female51.2%51%
- Male48.8%49%
Relationship status
20.2% of adults in the DH1 2JS area are married or in a civil partnership, less than half the England average of 44.7%. 68.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
80.1% of residents in the DH1 2JS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good46.9%48.5%
- Good33.3%33.7%
- Fair13.4%12.7%
- Bad4.8%4%
- Very bad1.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.