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Who lives in DL17 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL17 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
7,664 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL17 9

Residents
7,664
2024 estimate
Households
3,581
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.4% of residents. 15.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 22.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DL17 9England
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

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

DL17 9
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.5%51%
  • Male49.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.8% of adults in DL17 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.6% have never married.

DL17 9England
Married or civil partnership43.8%44.7%
Never married34.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.9%9.1%
Separated3.1%2.2%
Widowed7.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

72.7% of residents in DL17 9 describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.

DL17 9
39%
33%
18%
England
  • Very good39.3%48.5%
  • Good33.4%33.7%
  • Fair18%12.7%
  • Bad6.9%4%
  • Very bad2.4%1.2%

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

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