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Who lives in DL17 0

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL17 0, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
14,294 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL17 0

Residents
14,294
2024 estimate
Households
6,246
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 23%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.2% of residents. 16.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.7% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DL17 0England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

DL17 0
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.2%51%
  • Male49.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

48.7% of adults in DL17 0 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.4% have never married.

DL17 0England
Married or civil partnership48.7%44.7%
Never married32.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.1%
Separated2.6%2.2%
Widowed7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78.4% of residents in DL17 0 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL17 0
44%
35%
15%
England
  • Very good43.6%48.5%
  • Good34.8%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad5.1%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

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

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