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Who lives in DL16 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL16 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
17,823 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL16 7

Residents
17,823
2024 estimate
Households
7,733
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.5% of residents. 17.4% 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%.

DL16 7England
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

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

DL16 7
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.2% of adults in DL16 7 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35% have never married.

DL16 7England
Married or civil partnership45.2%44.7%
Never married35%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.2%9.1%
Separated2.6%2.2%
Widowed6.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.4% of residents in DL16 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL16 7
44%
34%
15%
England
  • Very good43.7%48.5%
  • Good33.6%33.7%
  • Fair14.9%12.7%
  • Bad6.1%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

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

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