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Who lives in DH8 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DH8 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
11,871 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DH8 8

Residents
11,871
2024 estimate
Households
5,343
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.7% of residents. 18.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.1% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DH8 8England
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

51% of residents are female and 49% male.

DH8 8
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.9% of adults in DH8 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.8% have never married.

DH8 8England
Married or civil partnership43.9%44.7%
Never married36.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.9%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed5.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.4% of residents in DH8 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DH8 8
43%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good43.1%48.5%
  • Good35.4%33.7%
  • Fair14.8%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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