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Who lives in DL4 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL4 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
13,733 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL4 2

Residents
13,733
2024 estimate
Households
6,010
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.9% of residents. 17.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DL4 2England
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

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

DL4 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.5%51%
  • Male49.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.4% of adults in DL4 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.2% have never married.

DL4 2England
Married or civil partnership42.4%44.7%
Never married37.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.5%9.1%
Separated3%2.2%
Widowed6.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

76.7% of residents in DL4 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DL4 2
43%
33%
15%
England
  • Very good43.4%48.5%
  • Good33.4%33.7%
  • Fair15.3%12.7%
  • Bad6%4%
  • Very bad1.9%1.2%

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

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