Who lives in DL1
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL1, set against England as a whole.
- Council
- Darlington
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 64,441 (2024)
DL1Postcode district · Darlington
Who lives in DL1
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.2% of residents. 18.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
42% of adults in DL1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.1% of residents in DL1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.4%48.5%
- Good34.6%33.7%
- Fair15.2%12.7%
- Bad5.3%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.