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Who lives in DH3 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH3 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Gateshead
Region
North East
Population
13,364 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH3 2

Residents
13,364
2024 estimate
Households
5,814
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 16.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DH3 2England
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

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

DH3 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47% of adults in DH3 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.8% have never married.

DH3 2England
Married or civil partnership47%44.7%
Never married32.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed8.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.6% of residents in DH3 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH3 2
42%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good42.3%48.5%
  • Good35.3%33.7%
  • Fair15.5%12.7%
  • Bad5.5%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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