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Who lives in DN21 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DN21 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Lindsey
Region
East Midlands
Population
7,686 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DN21 2

Residents
7,686
2024 estimate
Households
3,543
Census
Median age
40
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.4% of residents. 19.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DN21 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

50.3% of residents are female and 49.7% male.

DN21 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.3%51%
  • Male49.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

34.1% of adults in DN21 2 are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 41.5% have never married.

DN21 2England
Married or civil partnership34.1%44.7%
Never married41.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved14.1%9.1%
Separated3.8%2.2%
Widowed6.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

75.2% of residents in DN21 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DN21 2
40%
35%
17%
England
  • Very good40.2%48.5%
  • Good34.9%33.7%
  • Fair17.1%12.7%
  • Bad6.2%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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