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Who lives in DT11 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT11 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
20,081 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DT11 9

Residents
20,081
2024 estimate
Households
7,803
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 24%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 15–19, at 7.5% of residents. 15% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.1% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DT11 9England
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

49.6% of residents are female and 50.4% male.

DT11 9
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.6%51%
  • Male50.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

50.7% of adults in DT11 9 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 30.1% have never married.

DT11 9England
Married or civil partnership50.7%44.7%
Never married30.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.4%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed6.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83% of residents in DT11 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DT11 9
49%
34%
12%
England
  • Very good48.8%48.5%
  • Good34.2%33.7%
  • Fair12.4%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

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

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