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Who lives in DL12 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL12 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
1,842 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL12 2

Residents
1,842
2024 estimate
Households
774
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 28%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8% of residents. 13.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 27.7% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

DL12 2England
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

53.5% of residents are female and 46.5% male.

DL12 2
54%
46%
England
  • Female53.5%51%
  • Male46.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

47.2% of adults in DL12 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 27.4% have never married.

DL12 2England
Married or civil partnership47.2%44.7%
Never married27.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.7%9.1%
Separated1.5%2.2%
Widowed12.3%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.6% of residents in DL12 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL12 2
45%
33%
17%
England
  • Very good44.8%48.5%
  • Good32.8%33.7%
  • Fair16.8%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

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

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