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Who lives in DN21 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DN21 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Lindsey
Region
East Midlands
Population
23,139 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DN21 1

Residents
23,139
2024 estimate
Households
9,830
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.1% of residents. 18.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DN21 1England
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

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

DN21 1
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.7% of adults in DN21 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.8% have never married.

DN21 1England
Married or civil partnership40.7%44.7%
Never married36.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.1%9.1%
Separated3.2%2.2%
Widowed7.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77% of residents in DN21 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DN21 1
42%
35%
16%
England
  • Very good41.8%48.5%
  • Good35.2%33.7%
  • Fair16.1%12.7%
  • Bad5.4%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

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

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