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Who lives in DH3 4

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH3 4, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
17,704 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH3 4

Residents
17,704
2024 estimate
Households
7,041
Census
Median age
48
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 8.4% of residents. 15.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.6% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DH3 4England
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

49.5% of residents are female and 50.5% male.

DH3 4
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.5%51%
  • Male50.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.7% of adults in DH3 4 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.8% have never married.

DH3 4England
Married or civil partnership48.7%44.7%
Never married32.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79% of residents in DH3 4 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH3 4
45%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good44.6%48.5%
  • Good34.4%33.7%
  • Fair14.8%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

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

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