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Who lives in DL5 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DL5 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
County Durham
Region
North East
Population
11,525 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DL5 5

Residents
11,525
2024 estimate
Households
5,270
Census
Median age
46
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 23%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 15.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.2% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DL5 5England
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

52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.

DL5 5
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.2%51%
  • Male47.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.2% of adults in DL5 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33.7% have never married.

DL5 5England
Married or civil partnership42.2%44.7%
Never married33.7%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed9.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

73% of residents in DL5 5 describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.

DL5 5
38%
35%
18%
England
  • Very good37.9%48.5%
  • Good35%33.7%
  • Fair18.3%12.7%
  • Bad6.7%4%
  • Very bad2.1%1.2%

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

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