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Who lives in DH6 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH6 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
15,541 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH6 2

Residents
15,541
2024 estimate
Households
6,685
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 18.5% 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%.

DH6 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.7% of residents are female and 49.3% male.

DH6 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.7%51%
  • Male49.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.2% of adults in DH6 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.5% have never married.

DH6 2England
Married or civil partnership43.2%44.7%
Never married37.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.3%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed6.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

76.6% of residents in DH6 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH6 2
43%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good42.7%48.5%
  • Good33.9%33.7%
  • Fair15.3%12.7%
  • Bad6.3%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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