Who lives in DH6 3HL
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH6 3HL, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Thornley & Wheatley Hill
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,785 (2024)
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Who lives in DH6 3HL
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH6 3HL (Thornley & Wheatley Hill) (about 1,785 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.6% of residents. 17.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.
- Female50.2%51%
- Male49.8%49%
Relationship status
45.8% of adults in the DH6 3HL area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
74.2% of residents in the DH6 3HL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good42%48.5%
- Good32.3%33.7%
- Fair15.7%12.7%
- Bad7.8%4%
- Very bad2.2%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.