Who lives in DH6 3RD
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH6 3RD, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Thornley & Wheatley Hill
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,392 (2024)
DH6 3RDDurham
Who lives in DH6 3RD
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH6 3RD (Thornley & Wheatley Hill) (about 1,392 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.2% of residents. 17.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
48.9% of residents are female and 51.1% male.
- Female48.9%51%
- Male51.1%49%
Relationship status
44.5% of adults in the DH6 3RD area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
72.7% of residents in the DH6 3RD area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good38.7%48.5%
- Good34%33.7%
- Fair17.6%12.7%
- Bad7.2%4%
- Very bad2.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.