Who lives in DT1 3DU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT1 3DU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Poundbury & Dorchester West
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,781 (2024)
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Who lives in DT1 3DU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DT1 3DU (Poundbury & Dorchester West) (about 1,781 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.8% of residents. 16.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 28.4% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
54.8% of residents are female and 45.2% male.
- Female54.8%51%
- Male45.2%49%
Relationship status
45% of adults in the DT1 3DU area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 33% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.2% of residents in the DT1 3DU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good47.8%48.5%
- Good33.4%33.7%
- Fair13.3%12.7%
- Bad4.1%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.