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Who lives in DL1 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL1 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Darlington
Region
North East
Population
12,481 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL1 5

Residents
12,481
2024 estimate
Households
5,668
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.2% of residents. 17.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DL1 5England
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

50.7% of residents are female and 49.3% male.

DL1 5
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.7%51%
  • Male49.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.9% of adults in DL1 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.1% have never married.

DL1 5England
Married or civil partnership40.9%44.7%
Never married38.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.4%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed6.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79% of residents in DL1 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL1 5
46%
33%
14%
England
  • Very good45.7%48.5%
  • Good33.3%33.7%
  • Fair14.5%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

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

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