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Who lives in DT5 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT5 1, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
10,079 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DT5 1

Residents
10,079
2024 estimate
Households
4,108
Census
Median age
46
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.5% of residents. 17.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DT5 1England
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

45.3% of residents are female and 54.7% male.

DT5 1
45%
55%
England
  • Female45.3%51%
  • Male54.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.1% of adults in DT5 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.2% have never married.

DT5 1England
Married or civil partnership40.1%44.7%
Never married36.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved14.5%9.1%
Separated3.1%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.5% of residents in DT5 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DT5 1
41%
37%
16%
England
  • Very good41%48.5%
  • Good36.5%33.7%
  • Fair15.8%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%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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