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Who lives in DL16 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL16 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
15,794 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL16 6

Residents
15,794
2024 estimate
Households
6,962
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7% of residents. 18.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.8% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DL16 6England
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

51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.

DL16 6
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.4%51%
  • Male48.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.3% of adults in DL16 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.9% have never married.

DL16 6England
Married or civil partnership45.3%44.7%
Never married34.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.6%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed6.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.9% of residents in DL16 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL16 6
44%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good44.1%48.5%
  • Good33.8%33.7%
  • Fair15.1%12.7%
  • Bad5.4%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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