Who lives in DL4 2DX
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL4 2DX, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Shildon
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,813 (2024)
DL4 2DXShildon
Who lives in DL4 2DX
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DL4 2DX (Shildon) (about 1,813 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.6% of residents. 15.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49% of residents are female and 51% male.
- Female49%51%
- Male51%49%
Relationship status
37.5% of adults in the DL4 2DX area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 38.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
71% of residents in the DL4 2DX area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good36.6%48.5%
- Good34.4%33.7%
- Fair18.4%12.7%
- Bad7.9%4%
- Very bad2.7%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.