Who lives in DH8 6EA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH8 6EA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Consett
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,624 (2024)
DH8 6EAConsett
Who lives in DH8 6EA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DH8 6EA (Consett) (about 1,624 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.7% of residents. 16.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.7% of residents are female and 48.3% male.
- Female51.7%51%
- Male48.3%49%
Relationship status
41% of adults in the DH8 6EA area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 31.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
69.5% of residents in the DH8 6EA area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good34.6%48.5%
- Good34.9%33.7%
- Fair19%12.7%
- Bad9.3%4%
- Very bad2.2%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.