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Who lives in DT2 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT2 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
17,741 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DT2 9

Residents
17,741
2024 estimate
Households
7,820
Census
Median age
54
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 32%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.8% of residents. 11.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31.9% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

DT2 9England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.3% of residents are female and 47.7% male.

DT2 9
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.3%51%
  • Male47.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

55.2% of adults in DT2 9 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 24.4% have never married.

DT2 9England
Married or civil partnership55.2%44.7%
Never married24.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.3%9.1%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed8.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.7% of residents in DT2 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DT2 9
46%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good45.6%48.5%
  • Good36.1%33.7%
  • Fair13.9%12.7%
  • Bad3.5%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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