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Who lives in DH2 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH2 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
19,872 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH2 1

Residents
19,872
2024 estimate
Households
8,833
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 17.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.7% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DH2 1England
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

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

DH2 1
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.1%51%
  • Male48.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.3% of adults in DH2 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33.9% have never married.

DH2 1England
Married or civil partnership46.3%44.7%
Never married33.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.1%9.1%
Separated2.6%2.2%
Widowed7.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.2% of residents in DH2 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH2 1
44%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good43.7%48.5%
  • Good34.5%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad5.4%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

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

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