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Postcode sector · Shildon

Who lives in DL4 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL4 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
7,878 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL4 1

Residents
7,878
2024 estimate
Households
3,709
Census
Median age
48
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.7% of residents. 15.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.7% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DL4 1England
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

49.8% of residents are female and 50.2% male.

DL4 1
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.8%51%
  • Male50.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.8% of adults in DL4 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.5% have never married.

DL4 1England
Married or civil partnership40.8%44.7%
Never married36.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.1%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed8.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

73.2% of residents in DL4 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL4 1
38%
35%
18%
England
  • Very good38.2%48.5%
  • Good35%33.7%
  • Fair18%12.7%
  • Bad6.8%4%
  • Very bad2%1.2%

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

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