Who lives in DT5 2HB
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT5 2HB, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Southwell & Weston
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,624 (2024)
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Who lives in DT5 2HB
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DT5 2HB (Southwell & Weston) (about 1,624 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 10–14, at 7.7% of residents. 18.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.7% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.
- Female52.2%51%
- Male47.8%49%
Relationship status
43.1% of adults in the DT5 2HB area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.8% of residents in the DT5 2HB area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good39.7%48.5%
- Good39.1%33.7%
- Fair15.6%12.7%
- Bad4.2%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.