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Who lives in DH2 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH2 3, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
19,996 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH2 3

Residents
19,996
2024 estimate
Households
8,707
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.7% of residents. 16.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DH2 3England
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

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

DH2 3
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47% of adults in DH2 3 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.8% have never married.

DH2 3England
Married or civil partnership47%44.7%
Never married32.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.4%9.1%
Separated2.7%2.2%
Widowed7.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.3% of residents in DH2 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH2 3
44%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good43.6%48.5%
  • Good33.8%33.7%
  • Fair15.3%12.7%
  • Bad5.5%4%
  • Very bad1.8%1.2%

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

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