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Who lives in DL17 0BL

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

Neighbourhood
Chilton
Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Neighbourhood population
1,323 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL17 0BL

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DL17 0BL (Chilton) (about 1,323 residents).

Residents
1,323
2024 estimate
Households
585
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 10.5% of residents. 25.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 16% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

DL17 0BLEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51% of residents are female and 49% male.

DL17 0BL
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.2% of adults in the DL17 0BL area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.9% have never married.

DL17 0BLEngland
Married or civil partnership44.2%44.7%
Never married40.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved7.7%9.1%
Separated2.7%2.2%
Widowed4.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.7% of residents in the DL17 0BL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL17 0BL
47%
36%
12%
England
  • Very good47.1%48.5%
  • Good35.6%33.7%
  • Fair12.4%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%4%
  • Very bad0.8%1.2%

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

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