Who lives in DH2 1UP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH2 1UP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Ouston & Beamish
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,358 (2024)
DH2 1UPChester le Street
Who lives in DH2 1UP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH2 1UP (Ouston & Beamish) (about 1,358 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 10.5% of residents. 13.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26.5% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
48.8% of residents are female and 51.2% male.
- Female48.8%51%
- Male51.2%49%
Relationship status
61% of adults in the DH2 1UP area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
83.5% of residents in the DH2 1UP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good46.1%48.5%
- Good37.4%33.7%
- Fair12.3%12.7%
- Bad3.5%4%
- Very bad0.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.