Who lives in DT1 2FJ
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT1 2FJ, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Poundbury & Dorchester West
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,502 (2024)
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Who lives in DT1 2FJ
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DT1 2FJ (Poundbury & Dorchester West) (about 1,502 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 25–29, at 8% of residents. 19.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.
- Female50.8%51%
- Male49.2%49%
Relationship status
43.1% of adults in the DT1 2FJ area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.1% of residents in the DT1 2FJ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good45.5%48.5%
- Good35.6%33.7%
- Fair14.4%12.7%
- Bad3.7%4%
- Very bad0.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.