Who lives in DH1 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH1 2LA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Gilesgate & Old Durham
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,703 (2024)
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Who lives in DH1 2LA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH1 2LA (Gilesgate & Old Durham) (about 1,703 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 0–4, at 9.2% of residents. 23.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 9.2% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.7% of residents are female and 46.3% male.
- Female53.7%51%
- Male46.3%49%
Relationship status
28.1% of adults in the DH1 2LA area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 55.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.3% of residents in the DH1 2LA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.9%48.5%
- Good32.4%33.7%
- Fair15.5%12.7%
- Bad6.4%4%
- Very bad1.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.