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Who lives in DH3 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH3 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
1,325 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH3 9

Residents
1,325
2024 estimate
Households
672
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 9.7% of residents. 23.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.7% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DH3 9England
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

49.4% of residents are female and 50.6% male.

DH3 9
49%
51%
England
  • Female49.4%51%
  • Male50.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

30.3% of adults in DH3 9 are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 47.1% have never married.

DH3 9England
Married or civil partnership30.3%44.7%
Never married47.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.4%9.1%
Separated3.9%2.2%
Widowed6.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

74.4% of residents in DH3 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH3 9
36%
38%
18%
England
  • Very good36.4%48.5%
  • Good38%33.7%
  • Fair17.5%12.7%
  • Bad6.4%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

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

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