Who lives in DH2 2FF
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH2 2FF, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Pelton & Perkinsville
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,762 (2024)
DH2 2FFChester le Street
Who lives in DH2 2FF
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH2 2FF (Pelton & Perkinsville) (about 2,762 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 9.3% of residents. 20.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.9% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51% of residents are female and 49% male.
- Female51%51%
- Male49%49%
Relationship status
47% of adults in the DH2 2FF area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
82.1% of residents in the DH2 2FF area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good47.7%48.5%
- Good34.4%33.7%
- Fair12.5%12.7%
- Bad4.4%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.