Who lives in DH6
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH6, set against England as a whole.
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 52,278 (2024)
DH6Postcode district · Durham
Who lives in DH6
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.7% of residents. 18.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.
- Female50.8%51%
- Male49.2%49%
Relationship status
44.9% of adults in DH6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.8% of residents in DH6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.2%48.5%
- Good33.6%33.7%
- Fair15.5%12.7%
- Bad6%4%
- Very bad1.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.