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Who lives in DL3 7

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL3 7, set against England as a whole.

Council
Darlington
Region
North East
Population
9,870 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL3 7

Residents
9,870
2024 estimate
Households
4,778
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.8% of residents. 19.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DL3 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

49.3% of residents are female and 50.7% male.

DL3 7
49%
51%
England
  • Female49.3%51%
  • Male50.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.6% of adults in DL3 7 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.3% have never married.

DL3 7England
Married or civil partnership40.6%44.7%
Never married38.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.4%9.1%
Separated2.9%2.2%
Widowed6.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.6% of residents in DL3 7 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL3 7
47%
32%
14%
England
  • Very good47.1%48.5%
  • Good32.5%33.7%
  • Fair14.3%12.7%
  • Bad4.9%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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