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Who lives in DH4 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH4 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
Sunderland
Region
North East
Population
14,964 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH4 7

Residents
14,964
2024 estimate
Households
6,259
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 16.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DH4 7England
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

51.3% of residents are female and 48.7% male.

DH4 7
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.3%51%
  • Male48.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47.8% of adults in DH4 7 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.1% have never married.

DH4 7England
Married or civil partnership47.8%44.7%
Never married34.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.8% of residents in DH4 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH4 7
45%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good44.8%48.5%
  • Good34%33.7%
  • Fair14.4%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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