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Who lives in DT5 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT5 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
9,056 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DT5 2

Residents
9,056
2024 estimate
Households
3,839
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 25%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.6% of residents. 17.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.8% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

DT5 2England
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

48.7% of residents are female and 51.3% male.

DT5 2
49%
51%
England
  • Female48.7%51%
  • Male51.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.6% of adults in DT5 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.6% have never married.

DT5 2England
Married or civil partnership46.6%44.7%
Never married32.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved12.1%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed6.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79% of residents in DT5 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DT5 2
41%
38%
15%
England
  • Very good41%48.5%
  • Good37.9%33.7%
  • Fair15%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1.4%1.2%

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

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