Who lives in DH2 3ND
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH2 3ND, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Pelton & Perkinsville
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,393 (2024)
DH2 3NDChester le Street
Who lives in DH2 3ND
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH2 3ND (Pelton & Perkinsville) (about 1,393 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.6% of residents. 17.5% 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%.
The gender split
48.5% of residents are female and 51.5% male.
- Female48.5%51%
- Male51.5%49%
Relationship status
39.2% of adults in the DH2 3ND area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 38.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
69.4% of residents in the DH2 3ND area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good37%48.5%
- Good32.4%33.7%
- Fair19.6%12.7%
- Bad8.1%4%
- Very bad3%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.